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.
JOHN MUIRYet through all this stress the forest is maintained in marvelous beauty.
More John Muir Quotes
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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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Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.
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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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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!
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Going to the mountains is going home.
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I ran home in the moonlight with firm strides; for the sun-love made me strong.
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A part of all nature, neither old nor young, sick nor well, but immortal.
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If people in general could be got into the woods, even for once, to hear the trees speak for themselves, all difficulties in the way of forest preservation would vanish.
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Earth has no sorrow that earth can not heal.
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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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Every sight and sound inspiring, leading one far out of himself, yet feeding and building up his individuality.
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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
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Yet through all this stress the forest is maintained in marvelous beauty.
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One should go to the woods for safety, if for nothing else.
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Wander a whole summer if you can, time will not be taken from the sum of your life. Instead of shortening, it will definitely lengthen it and make you truly immortal.
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