Is there anything so delicious as the first exploration of a great library - alone - unwatched? Richard Jefferies deliciousexplorationgreat Change image and share on social
Almost every labourer has his Sunday suit, very often really good clothes, sometimes glossy black, with the regulation 'chimney pot'. His unfortunate walk betrays him, dress how he will. Richard Jefferies betrayblackchimney Change image and share on social
A man, to read, must read alone. He may make extracts, he may work at books in company; but to read, to absorb, he must be solitary. Richard Jefferies absorbbookcompany Change image and share on social
This sunlight linked me through the ages to that past consciousness. Richard Jefferies ageconsciousnesslink Change image and share on social
Many labourers can trace their descent from farmers or well-to-do people, and it is not uncommon to find here and there a man who believes that he is entitled to a large property in Chancery, or elsewhere, as the heir. Richard Jefferies believechancerydescent share on social
Now is eternity; now is the immortal life. Richard Jefferies eternityimmortallife Change image and share on social
No tyrant, however evil, has yet lacked ready hands to execute his most abominable will. To read how eagerly men have rushed to serve the despot is the bitterest, the saddest matter of history; it is the saddest sight in our own day. Richard Jefferies abominablebittereday share on social
An inspiration - a long, deep breath of the pure air of thought - could alone give health to the heart. Richard Jefferies airbreathdeep Change image and share on social
It is injurious to the mind as well as to the body to be always in one place and always surrounded by the same circumstances. Richard Jefferies bodycircumstanceinjurious Change image and share on social
The labourer's muscle is that of a cart-horse, his motions lumbering and slow. Richard Jefferies carthorselabourer Change image and share on social
