I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.
JOHN MUIROne should go to the woods for safety, if for nothing else.
More John Muir Quotes
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And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
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In our best times everything turns into religion, all the world seems a church and the mountains altars.
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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.
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One should go to the woods for safety, if for nothing else.
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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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A part of all nature, neither old nor young, sick nor well, but immortal.
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There is nothing more eloquent in Nature than a mountain stream.
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But we are governed more than we know, and most when we are wildest.
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Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue.
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts.
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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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Only by going alone in silence, without baggage, can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness. All other travel is mere dust and hotels and baggage and chatter.
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The mountains are calling and I must go.
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Therefore all childish fear must be put away.
JOHN MUIR