My drawings at first were made altogether in watercolors, but they wanted softness and a great deal of finish.
John James AudubonTo repay evils with kindness is the religion I was taught to practise, and this will forever be my rule.
John James AudubonThe fact is I am growing old too fast, alas! I feel it, and yet work I will, and may God grant me life to see the last plate of my mammoth work finished.
John James AudubonThe best recommendation I can have is my own talents, and the fruits of my own labors, and what others will not do for me, I will try and do for myself.
John James Audubon[Drawing should be] a journey of pleasure. Each step must present to the travellers' view objects that are eminently interesting, varied in their appearances, and attracting to such a degree as to excite in each individual thus happily employed the desire of knowing all respecting all he sees.
John James Audubon