There is not a fragment in all nature, for every relative fragment of one thing is a full harmonious unit in itself.
JOHN MUIRThe mountains are calling and I must go.
More John Muir Quotes
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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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Every sight and sound inspiring, leading one far out of himself, yet feeding and building up his individuality.
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As if nothing that does not obviously make for the benefit of man had any right to exist; as if our ways were God’s ways.
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I never saw a discontented tree.
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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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Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.
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I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature’s loveliness.
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Nothing truly wild is unclean.
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In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.
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A part of all nature, neither old nor young, sick nor well, but immortal.
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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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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts.
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Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.
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Nothing dollarable is safe.
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Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer.
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