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.
JOHN MUIRThe galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.
More John Muir Quotes
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Writing is like the life of a glacier; one eternal grind.
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There is nothing more eloquent in Nature than a mountain stream.
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When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.
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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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Not blind opposition to progress,but opposition to blind progress.
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Everybody needs beauty, places to play in and pray in where nature may heal and cheer and give strength to the body and soul alike.
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Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer.
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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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Beauty beyond thought everywhere, beneath, above, made and being made forever.
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Going to the mountains is going home.
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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
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The galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
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Learn to live like the wild animals
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I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature’s loveliness.
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