John James Audubon, born Jean-Jacques Audubon, was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The Birds of America, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. Audubon identified 25 new species.
Would it be possible that I should not in any degree succeed? I can scarcely think so. Ah delusive hope, how much further wilt thou lead me? hope
To have been torn from the study would have been as death my time was entirely occupied with art. death
Hunting, fishing, drawing, and music occupied my every moment. Cares I knew not, and cared naught about them. music
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other wisdom & wit from John Millington Synge
3 other wisdom & wit from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 quotes from William Butler Yeats
28 quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 more quotes from Dave Barry
27 more quotes from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 other quotes from Winston Churchill
74 other quotes from Winston Churchill