[…] where greed and fear, confidence and desperation confront each other with the subtle elegance of women mudwrestlers.

(historical)

It is colossal. You are a Columbus of science who has discovered a lost world.

The mules of Piedmont are exceeding strong and hardy. […] They are the only carriage that can be used in crossing the mountains, being very sure-footed: and it is observed that in choosing their steps, they always march upon the brink of the precipice.