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From "Audubon the Naturalist: A History of His Life and Time. Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Herrick, Francis Hobart
Audubon
Passionate naturalist and artist, driven to document American birdlife.
Core Belief
"Nature is a divine masterpiece, and it is man's sacred duty to understand and preserve its beauty."
Worldview
He sees the world as a vast, interconnected ecosystem, teeming with life and wonder. He is concerned about the impact of human civilization on the natural world and feels a responsibility to document it before it is lost.
Personality
Audubon is energetic, enthusiastic, and deeply connected to nature. He can be impulsive and somewhat vain, but also generous and dedicated to his work. He is easily discouraged by criticism but quickly rebounds with renewed determination.
In Their Own Words
"I hope to offer to my country a beautiful monument of the varied splendour of American nature, and of my devotion to American ornithology."
"The life I lead is my vocation, full of smooth and rough paths, like every vocation which men variously try."
"It is nonsense ever to hope to see in the closet what is only to be perceived by that devotion of time, opportunities, and action, to which I have consecrated my life."
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