timber is the correct answer
The quote just saying that he feel like he belong to the human race itself more strongly than any culture/nationality.
Because it is protected as exercising freedom of speech
Settlers wanted land, chance to start a new life. Mountain men travelled west for adventure. Middionaries travelled to convert native American to shristianity.
Performance goals are used to help you make a better performance, e.g.(Speak clearly,). Hope I helped.