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
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
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
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
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
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
