Quotes by Richard Jefferies

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Nature writer · English · 1848–1887

English nature writer (1848–1887)

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Popular Quotes

“The heart looks into space to be away from earth.”

“This sunlight linked me through the ages to that past consciousness.”

“An inspiration - a long, deep breath of the pure air of thought - could alone give health to the heart.”

“The impression left after watching the motions of birds is that of extreme mobility - a life of perpetual impulse checked only by fear.”

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Heart Earth Looks Past Me Consciousness Good Power Evil Life Birds Impression Women Long True Deep Alone

“The heart looks into space to be away from earth.”
— Richard Jefferies
Heart Earth Looks

“This sunlight linked me through the ages to that past consciousness.”
— Richard Jefferies
Past Me Consciousness

“Science, as illustrated by the printing press, the telegraph, the railway, is a double-edged sword. At the same moment that it puts an enormous power in the hands of the good man, it also offers an...”
— Richard Jefferies
Good Power Evil

“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
Life Birds Impression

“It is quite true that women like courage, and that boldness often goes a long way; but it is questionable whether with high-bred natures a subdued, quiet, and delicate manner does not go still furt...”
— Richard Jefferies
Women Long True

“An inspiration - a long, deep breath of the pure air of thought - could alone give health to the heart.”
— Richard Jefferies
Deep Alone Heart