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

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

The mercantile business did not suit me.
John James Audubon

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

To be a good draftsman was to me a blessing.
John James Audubon

To have been torn from the study would have been as death; my time was entirely occupied with art.
John James Audubon

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?
John James Audubon