When even the most strictly logical mind looks round and investigates the phenomena attending its own existence, perhaps the first fact to attract attention by its strongly marked prominence is the remarkable loneliness of man. He stands alone. Richard Jefferies attendattentionattract 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
I desire a greatness of soul, an irradiance of mind, a deeper insight, a broader hope. Richard Jefferies broaddeepdesire 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
There are people in this servile world who will endure any trampling, and at the first beck rush delightedly to proffer their assistance. Richard Jefferies assistancebeckdelightedly 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
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
Beauty - what is beauty, forsooth? Form and color; that is, surface only. Fortune - what is fortune? Nothing is ever a pleasure or a real profit to him who has to labour for it. Truth - you die in the pursuit, and the sea beats the beach as it did a thousand years ago. The stolid are alone happy. Richard Jefferies agobeachbeat 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