We are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us.
JOHN MUIRThe mountains are calling and I must go.
More John Muir Quotes
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The making of gardens and parks goes on with civilization all over the world, and they increase both in size and number as their value is recognized.
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Come to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.
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Few places in this world are more dangerous than home.
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The galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.
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Yet how hard most people work for mere dust and ashes and care, taking no thought of growing in knowledge and grace, never having time to get in sight of their own ignorance.
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I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature’s loveliness.
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We were glad, however, to get within reach of information.
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And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
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As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing.
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We all travel the Milky Way together, trees and men.
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Mountains are our Holy Land, and we ought to saunter through them reverently, not ‘hike’ through them.
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The rivers flow not past, but through us, thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing.
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Everybody needs beauty, places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul alike.
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Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it.
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What a psalm the storm was singing, and how fresh the smell of the washed earth and leaves, and how sweet the still small voices of the storm!
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