My wife determined that my genius should prevail, and that my final success as an ornithologist should be triumphant.
John James AudubonRead
The Fur Company may be called the exterminating medium of these wild and almost uninhabitable regions, which cupidity or the love of money alone would induce man to venture into. Where can I now go and find nature undisturbed?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Audubon reflects on the destruction of nature driven by greed and the diminishing places where one can find untouched wilderness.
In this quote, John James Audubon expresses a deep concern for the natural world, highlighting how the pursuit of wealth leads to the exploitation and degradation of wild and pristine areas. He laments the loss of untouched landscapes, suggesting that the greed for profit is destroying the beauty and serenity of nature, leaving one to wonder where such untouched environments still exist.
Themes
NatureGreedDestructionWildlifeEnvironment
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on environmental conservation, one might quote Audubon to emphasize the impact of human greed on nature.
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