In most books, the I, of first person, is omitted; in this it will be retained; that, in respect to egotism, is the main difference.

As long as possible live free and uncommitted. It makes but little difference whether you are committed to a farm or the county jail.

I see less difference between a city and a swamp than formerly.

Behold the difference between the Oriental and the Occidental. The former has nothing to do in this world; the latter is full of activity. The one looks in the sun until his eyes are put out; the other follows him prone in his westward course.