Almost every day, instead of going to school, I made for the fields, where I spent my day. John James Audubon dayfieldmake Change image and share on social
All trembling, I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene! My blood shudders still, although I am not a coward, at the grandeur of the Creator's power; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His elements. John James Audubon bloodcowardcreator share on social
On the 17th of May, the Delos put out to sea. I was immediately affected with sea-sickness, which, however, lasted but a short time. I remained on deck constantly, forcing myself to exercise. John James Audubon 17thaffectconstantly Change image and share on social
The mercantile business did not suit me. John James Audubon businessmercantilesuit Change image and share on social
Go where you will, if a shilling can there be procured, you may expect to meet with individuals in search of it. John James Audubon expectindividualmeet Change image and share on social
But Hopes are Shy Birds flying at a great distance seldom reached by the best of Guns. John James Audubon birddistancefly Change image and share on social
To repay evils with kindness is the religion I was taught to practise, and this will forever be my rule. John James Audubon evilforeverkindness Change image and share on social
To have been torn from the study would have been as death; my time was entirely occupied with art. John James Audubon artdeathoccupy Change image and share on social
How could I make a little book, when I have seen enough to make a dozen large books? John James Audubon bookdozenlarge Change image and share on social
July 2. A beautiful day for Labrador. Went ashore and killed nothing, but was pleased with what I saw. The country is so grandly wild and desolate that I am charmed by its wonderful dreariness. John James Audubon ashorebeautifulcharm Change image and share on social
