One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.
JOHN MUIR
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.
More John Muir Quotes
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One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.
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I ran home in the moonlight with firm strides; for the sun-love made me strong.
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It seems supernatural, but only because it is not understood.
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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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Nothing dollarable is safe.
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One should go to the woods for safety, if for nothing else.
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Nothing truly wild is unclean.
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Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.
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It was the afternoon of the day and the afternoon of his life, and his course was now westward down all the mountains into the sunset.
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts.
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Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it.
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The mountains are calling and I must go.
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We were glad, however, to get within reach of information.
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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 hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.
JOHN MUIR