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!
JOHN MUIREverything in Nature called destruction must be creation-a change from beauty to beauty.
More John Muir Quotes
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In the beauty and grandeur of individual trees, and in number and variety of species, the Sierra forests surpass all others.
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Most people who travel look only at what they are directed to look at. Great is the power of the guidebook maker, however ignorant.
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I have never yet happened upon a trace of evidence that seemed to show that any one animal was ever made for another as much as it was made for itself.
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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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Hidden in the glorious wildness like unmined gold.
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One must labor for beauty as for bread.
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Society speaks and all men listen, mountains speak and wise men listen.
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
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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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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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The deeper the solitude the less the sense of loneliness, and the nearer our friends.
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Wildness is a necessity.
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It seems supernatural, but only because it is not understood.
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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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One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.
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