John James Audubon Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)
John James Audubon quotes and sayings page 2 (scientist). Here's quote # 11 through 20 out of the 56 we have.
“During all these years there existed within me a tendency to follow Nature in her walks.”
“I wish I had eight pairs of hands, and another body to shoot the specimens.”
“Mathematics was hard, dull work. Geography pleased me more. For dancing I was quite enthusiastic.”
“I cannot help but think a curious event is this life of mine.”
“To be a good draftsman was to me a blessing.”
“I waged war against my feelings.”
“After all, I long to be in America again, nay, if I can go home to return no more to Europe, it seems to me that I shall ever enjoy more peace of mind, and even Physical comfort than I can meet with in any portion of the world beside.”
“On landing at New York I caught the yellow fever. The kind man who commanded the ship that brought me from France took charge of me and placed me under the care of two Quaker ladies. To their skillful and untiring care I may safely say I owe my life.”
“One day I caught four Dolphins, how much I have gazed at these beautiful creatures... as they changed their hue in twenty varieties of richest arrangement of tints.”
“On the 17th of May, the Delos put out to sea. I was immediately affected with sea-sickness, which, however, lasted but a short time. I remained on deck constantly, forcing myself to exercise.”
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