We were glad, however, to get within reach of information.
JOHN MUIRFew places in this world are more dangerous than home.
More John Muir Quotes
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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts.
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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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I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.
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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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Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.
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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
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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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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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Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.
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It is always interesting to see people in dead earnest, from whatever cause, and earthquakes make everybody earnest.
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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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The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
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The power of imagination makes us infinite.
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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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God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fool.
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