William Henry Hudson Quotes

I am a Hawk!

I'm like the only Kiwi that can fly, I'm the one with the biggest wing.

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.

I think every guy and girl would love to get to play Superman at some point in their life.

Eagles come in all shapes and sizes, but you will recognize them chiefly by their attitudes.

The impression left after watching the motions of birds is that of extreme mobility - a life of perpetual impulse checked only by fear.

Imagination is the highest kite that can fly.

The most amazing lesson in aerodynamics I ever had was the day I climbed a thermal in a glider at the same time as an eagle. I witnessed, close up, effortlessness and lightness combined with strength, precision and determination.

If I were an animal, I would be an eagle.

Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?

The Golden Eagle, which has universally been considered as a bird of most extraordinary powers of flight, is in my estimation little more than a sluggard, though its wings are long and ample.

I like the idea of taking off like a bird.

When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.

The blue distance, the mysterious Heavens, the example of birds and insects flying everywhere —are always beckoning Humanity to rise into the air.

August is the month of the high-sailing hawks. The hen hawk is the most noticeable. He likes the haze and calm of these long, warm days. He is a bird of leisure and seems always at his ease. How beautiful and majestic are his movements!

I'm the Eagle: I can fly.

If you were meant to fly, not even running really fast is that impressive.

I am a leaf on the wind. Watch how I soar!

I'll teach you how to jump on the wind's back, and then away we go.

I'd fly. I sit and watch the birds go by and say, I wish I could do that.

Men have learned to shoot without missing their mark and I have learned to fly without perching on a twig.

Mother, I want to see him fly!

I decided I wasn't going to come down. I was going to fly. I was going to stay up in the air forever.

The eagle may soar; beavers build dams.

I am the hawk and there's blood in my feathers, but time is still turning they soon will be dry. And all those who see me and all who believe in me, share in the freedom I feel when I fly.