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
Now is eternity; now is the immortal life. Richard Jefferies eternityimmortallife 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
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
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
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
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
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