A kestrel can and does hover in the dead calm of summer days, when there is not the faintest breath of wind. He will, and does, hover in the still, soft atmosphere of early autumn, when the gossamer falls in showers, coming straight down as if it were raining silk. Richard Jefferies atmosphereautumnbreath share on social
The old Greeks dwelt on the tendency of human affairs to drift downwards irresistibly to unhappiness. Guilt - that is, untoward and often involuntary actions - pulls generation after generation heavily as lead down, down, down. Richard Jefferies actionaffairdrift share on social
To the darkness and the night, the spirits seem to have a natural claim - it is their realm; the boldest of us have sometimes felt an unaccountable creeping in the thick darkness. Richard Jefferies boldclaimcreep Change image and share on social
The impression left after watching the motions of birds is that of extreme mobility - a life of perpetual impulse checked only by fear. Richard Jefferies birdcheckextreme Change image and share on social
If every plant and flower were found in all places, the charm of locality would not exist. Everything varies, and that gives the interest. Richard Jefferies charmexistfind Change image and share on social
Ever since the world began, it has been the belief of mankind that desolate places are the special haunt of supernatural beings. Richard Jefferies beginbeingbelief Change image and share on social
An inspiration - a long, deep breath of the pure air of thought - could alone give health to the heart. Richard Jefferies airbreathdeep Change image and share on social
Look at another person while living; the soul is not visible, only the body which it animates. Therefore, merely because after death the soul is not visible is no demonstration that it does not still live. Richard Jefferies animatebodydeath share on social
I believe in the human form; let me find something, some method, by which that form may achieve the utmost beauty. Richard Jefferies achievebeautyfind Change image and share on social
A woman can see a woman so clearly - faluts, excellences, details - all are so clear to her. Richard Jefferies cleardetailexcellence Change image and share on social
