[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.

My heart swelled with uncontrollable delight.

If only the bird with the loveliest song sang, the forest would be a lonely place.

I purchased excellent and beautiful horses, visited all such neighbors as I found in congenial spirits, and was as happy as happy could be.

During all these years there existed within me a tendency to follow Nature in her walks.

I wish I had eight pairs of hands, and another body to shoot the specimens.

Great men show politeness in a particular way; a smile suffices to assure you that you are welcome, and keep about their avocations as if you were a member of the family.