Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.
JOHN MUIRThere 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.
More John Muir Quotes
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So also there are tides and floods in the affairs of men, which in some are slight and may be kept within bounds, but in others they overmaster everything.
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I am learning to live close to the lives of my friends without ever seeing them. No miles of any measurement can separate your soul from mine.
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As age comes on, one source of enjoyment after another is closed, but nature’s sources never fail.
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At the touch of this divine light, the mountains seemed to kindle to a rapt, religious consciousness, and stood hushed like devout worshippers waiting to be blessed.
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But it is in the darkest nights, when storms are blowing and the agitated waves are phosphorescent, that the most impressive displays are made.
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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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Therefore all childish fear must be put away.
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
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The soft light of morning falls upon ripening forests of oak and elm, walnut and hickory, and all Nature is thoughtful and calm.
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Let children walk with nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life.
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Nothing truly wild is unclean.
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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts.
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Nothing truly wild is unclean.
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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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The world, we are told, was made especially for man – a presumption not supported by all the facts.
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