He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed

He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed

All of us are watchers--of television, of time clocks, of traffic on the freeway--but few are observers. Everyone is looking, read more

All of us are watchers--of television, of time clocks, of traffic on the freeway--but few are observers. Everyone is looking, not many are seeing.

Cultivated men and women who do not skim the cream of life, and are attached to the duties, yet escape read more

Cultivated men and women who do not skim the cream of life, and are attached to the duties, yet escape the harder blows, make acute and balanced observers.

He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed.

He alone is an acute observer, who can observe minutely without being observed.

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and read more

The observation of nature is part of an artist's life, it enlarges his form [and] knowledge, keeps him fresh and from working only by formula, and feeds inspiration.

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking

Thinking is more interesting than knowing, but less interesting than looking

You can see a lot just by observing

You can see a lot just by observing

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

Every man who observes vigilantly and resolves steadfastly grows unconsciously into genius.

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, read more

We are very much what others think of us. The reception our observations meet with gives us courage to proceed, or damps our efforts.