Quote by William Bartram
First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: th

First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high flight he chiefly preys on fawns and other young quadrupeds. – William Bartram

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Animal substance seems to be the first food of all birds, even the granivorous tribes. – William Bartram

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Food
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If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest examples of premeditation, perseverance, resolution, and consumate artifice, in order to effect their purpose. – William Bartram

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environmental
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Having contemplated this admirable grove, I proceeded towards the shrubberies on the banks of the river, and though it was now late in December, the aromatic groves appeared in full bloom. – William Bartram

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Nature
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One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity. – Albert Schweitzer

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The strength that I have comes from irrigating the citrus plantation, ploughing in the vineyard, guarding the melon fields at night. I believe thats what gave me the strength. – Ariel Sharon

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strength

I still believe in the possibility of the United States, with all its will and all its strength, and I dont just mean military, persevering against any challenge. I still believe in that. – Richard Holbrooke

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Some in my party threaten to send a message that they dont know a just war when they see it, and more broadly that theyre not prepared to use our military strength to protect our security and the cause of freedom. – Joe Lieberman

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I usually make up my mind about a man in ten seconds, and I very rarely change it. – Margaret Thatcher

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All wars are follies, very expensive and very mischievous ones. In my opinion, there never was a good war or a bad peace. When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration? – Benjamin Franklin

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A feeling of sadness and longing that is not akin to pain, and resembles sorrow only as the mist resembles the rain. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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