Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.
JOHN MUIRNot blind opposition to progress,but opposition to blind progress.
More John Muir Quotes
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Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer.
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Not blind opposition to progress,but opposition to blind progress.
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Therefore all childish fear must be put away.
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Every sight and sound inspiring, leading one far out of himself, yet feeding and building up his individuality.
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I never saw a discontented tree.
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There is a love of wild nature in everybody, an ancient mother-love showing itself whether recognized or no, and however covered by cares and duties.
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And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
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Few places in this world are more dangerous than home.
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It seems supernatural, but only because it is not understood.
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This time it is real – all must die, and where could mountaineer find a more glorious death!
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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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I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature’s loveliness.
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Raindrops blossom brilliantly in the rainbow, and change to flowers in the sod, but snow comes in full flower direct from the dark, frozen sky.
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One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.
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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.
JOHN MUIR