Quotes by John James Audubon

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John James Audubon is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. Audubon identified 25 new species.
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Reader, persons who have never witnessed a hurricane, such as not unfrequently desolates the sultry climates of the south, can scarcely form an idea of their terrific grandeur. One would think that, not content with laying waste all on land, it must ...

John James Audubon

Because my father was often absent on naval duty, my mother suffered me to do much as I pleased.

John James Audubon

Travelling through the breeding places of our species is far from being as interesting to me as it is to inspect the breeding places of the feathery tribes of our country.

John James Audubon

The Golden Eagle, which has universally been considered as a bird of most extraordinary powers of flight, is in my estimation little more than a sluggard, though its wings are long and ample.

John James Audubon

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.

John James Audubon

During all these years there existed within me a tendency to follow Nature in her walks.

John James Audubon

As I grew up I was fervently desirous of becoming acquainted with Nature.

John James Audubon

The eggers destroy all the eggs that are sat upon, to force the birds to lay fresh eggs, and by robbing them regularly compel them to lay until nature is exhausted, and so but few young ones are raised.

John James Audubon

All trembling, I reached the Falls of Niagara, and oh, what a scene! My blood shudders still, although I am not a coward, at the grandeur of the Creator's power; and I gazed motionless on this new display of the irresistible force of one of His eleme...

John James Audubon

To repay evils with kindness is the religion I was taught to practise, and this will forever be my rule.

John James Audubon

My wife determined that my genius should prevail, and that my final success as an ornithologist should be triumphant.

John James Audubon

Hunting, fishing, drawing, and music occupied my every moment. Cares I knew not, and cared naught about them.

John James Audubon

Mathematics was hard, dull work. Geography pleased me more. For dancing I was quite enthusiastic.

John James Audubon

A few days of idleness have completely sickened me, and given me what is called the blue-devils so severely, that I feel that the sooner I go to work and drive them off, the better.

John James Audubon

I waged war against my feelings.

John James Audubon

Author Bio

  • NameJohn James Audubon
  • Descriptionornithologist, naturalist, and painter
  • BornApril 26, 1785
  • DiedJanuary 27, 1851
  • CountryUnited States Of America; France
  • ProfessionBotanist; Ornithologist; Painter; Zoologist; Naturalist
  • WorksOsprey And The Otter And The Salmon; The Birds Of America
  • AwardsFellow Of The Royal Society