John James Audubon Quotes


The worse my drawings were, the more beautiful did the originals appear. - John James Audubon


The Purchasing of Too Many goods sold on credit of course Lost, reduced us-Divided us. - John James Audubon


The mercantile business did not suit me. - John James Audubon


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. - 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


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. - John James Audubon


My plan is to publish one Number at my own expense and risk, and travel with it under my arm-and beg my way. - John James Audubon


My mother had several beautiful parrots and some monkeys; one of the latter was a full-grown male of a very large species. - John James Audubon


My father... sailed as a sea captain to the West Indies, where in 1785 I found light and life in the New World. - John James Audubon


My drawings of Owls and other birds of similar plumage were much improved. I have continued the style ever since. - John James Audubon


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