It has pleased and interested me to see how I could get along under difficult circumstances and with so much discomfort but as I say I was not sent out here to improve my temper or my health or to make me more content with my good things in the East.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker has encountered challenging conditions and discomfort, but they did not embark on their journey in order to become more tolerant, healthier, or more satisfied with their existing privileges. Rather, they express an interest and satisfaction in testing their resilience and adaptability in adverse circumstances, emphasizing that personal growth and self-improvement were not the primary motivations behind their venture.

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