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But hopes are Shy Birds flying at a great distance seldom reached by the best of Guns. ↗

— John James Audubon

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In my deepest troubles, I frequently would wrench myself from the persons around me and retire to some secluded part of our noble forests. ↗

— John James Audubon

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

— John James Audubon

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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

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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

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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

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I can move my characters through it easily, because I understand the background; I've really studied it. ↗

— Jean M. Auel

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I have heard Science Fiction and Fantasy referred to as the fiction of ideas, and I like that definition, but it's the mainstream public that chooses my books for the most part. ↗

— Jean M. Auel

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I probably read 100 times more than I write, but that way when I move my characters through it, I know. ↗

— Jean M. Auel

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It took some time to gather the research and develop it into the storyline, and to finally finish an origin myth poem that I had been working on for twenty years. ↗

— Jean M. Auel

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