Do you always do as you would like to do were it in your power? I find that circumstances force me often to act in a manner quite opposite to what I should prefer; I am, of course, judged by my acts, but do they really afford a true key to my character? I think not. Richard Jefferies actaffordcharacter share on social
Give me power of soul, so that I may actually effect by its will that which I strive for. Richard Jefferies effectgivepower Change image and share on social
Every woman likes her own way, but no woman can endure to see another woman master even over a man who does not concern her. Richard Jefferies concernendurelike Change image and share on social
The lover of nature has the highest art in his soul. Richard Jefferies arthighlover Change image and share on social
It is quite true that women like courage, and that boldness often goes a long way; but it is questionable whether with high-bred natures a subdued, quiet, and delicate manner does not go still further. Richard Jefferies boldnessbreedcourage share on social
Grief falls upon human beings as the rain, not selecting good or evil, visiting the innocent, condemning those who have done no wrong. Richard Jefferies beingcondemnevil Change image and share on social
The workman in the true sense of the word - the artist in guns - is either extinct, or hidden in an obscure corner. There is no individuality about modern guns. One is exactly like another. Richard Jefferies artistcornerextinct Change image and share on social
That I may have the soul-life, the soul-nature, let divine beauty bring to me divine soul. Richard Jefferies beautybringdivine Change image and share on social
It would seem that the ant works its way tentatively, and, observing where it fails, tries another place and succeeds. Richard Jefferies antfailobserve Change image and share on social
The heart has a yearning for the unknown, a longing to penetrate the deep shadow and the winding glade, where, as it seems, no human foot has been. Richard Jefferies deepfootglade Change image and share on social
