The lover of nature has the highest art in his soul. Richard Jefferies arthighlover 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
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
Some, I verily believe, delight to be slave-men; it is a joy to them, and they would not change their condition; not only miserable village wretches, but men in good position, well-to-do sycophants. Richard Jefferies changeconditiondelight Change image and share on social
Many labourers can trace their descent from farmers or well-to-do people, and it is not uncommon to find here and there a man who believes that he is entitled to a large property in Chancery, or elsewhere, as the heir. Richard Jefferies believechancerydescent share on social
No tyrant, however evil, has yet lacked ready hands to execute his most abominable will. To read how eagerly men have rushed to serve the despot is the bitterest, the saddest matter of history; it is the saddest sight in our own day. Richard Jefferies abominablebittereday share on social
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
Almost every labourer has his Sunday suit, very often really good clothes, sometimes glossy black, with the regulation 'chimney pot'. His unfortunate walk betrays him, dress how he will. Richard Jefferies betrayblackchimney Change image and share on social
A man, to read, must read alone. He may make extracts, he may work at books in company; but to read, to absorb, he must be solitary. Richard Jefferies absorbbookcompany Change image and share on social
