But it is in the darkest nights, when storms are blowing and the agitated waves are phosphorescent, that the most impressive displays are made.
JOHN MUIRIt seems supernatural, but only because it is not understood.
More John Muir Quotes
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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
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Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue.
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Anyhow we never know where we must go, nor what guides we are to get – people, storms, guardian angels, or sheep.
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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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Take me into the mountains.
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Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer.
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But we are governed more than we know, and most when we are wildest.
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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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I ran home in the moonlight with firm strides; for the sun-love made me strong.
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Earth has no sorrow that earth can not heal.
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Wildness is a necessity.
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Therefore all childish fear must be put away.
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I never saw a discontented tree.
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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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Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
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