Patiently and with industry did I apply myself to study, for although I felt the impossibility of giving life to my productions, I did not abandon the idea of representing nature. John James Audubon abandonapplyfelt Change image and share on social
The gay bunting erects his white crest, and gives utterance to the joy he feels in the presence of his brooding mate; the willow grouse on the rock crows his challenge aloud; each floweret, chilled by the night air, expands its pure petals; the gentle breeze shakes from the blades of grass the heavy dewdrops. John James Audubon airaloudbreeze share on social
During all these years there existed within me a tendency to follow Nature in her walks. John James Audubon existfollownature 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
Mathematics was hard, dull work. Geography pleased me more. For dancing I was quite enthusiastic. John James Audubon dancedullenthusiastic Change image and share on social
On landing at New York I caught the yellow fever. The kind man who commanded the ship that brought me from France took charge of me and placed me under the care of two Quaker ladies. To their skillful and untiring care I may safely say I owe my life. John James Audubon bringcarecatch 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
Great men show politeness in a particular way; a smile suffices to assure you that you are welcome, and keep about their avocations as if you were a member of the family. John James Audubon assureavocationfamily Change image and share on social
The mercantile business did not suit me. John James Audubon businessmercantilesuit Change image and share on social