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 MUIRWalk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer.
More John Muir Quotes
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Society speaks and all men listen, mountains speak and wise men listen.
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Yet how hard most people work for mere dust and ashes and care, taking no thought of growing in knowledge and grace, never having time to get in sight of their own ignorance.
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One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.
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In God’s wildness lies the hope of the world.
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One should go to the woods for safety, if for nothing else.
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Hidden in the glorious wildness like unmined gold.
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In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.
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The mountains are calling and I must go.
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The world’s big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.
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Therefore all childish fear must be put away.
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Everything in Nature called destruction must be creation-a change from beauty to beauty.
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I ran home in the moonlight with firm strides; for the sun-love made me strong.
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One must labor for beauty as for bread.
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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.
JOHN MUIR