One day’s exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.
JOHN MUIRNot blind opposition to progress,but opposition to blind progress.
More John Muir Quotes
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Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
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The soft light of morning falls upon ripening forests of oak and elm, walnut and hickory, and all Nature is thoughtful and calm.
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Few places in this world are more dangerous than home.
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One should go to the woods for safety, if for nothing else.
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The rivers flow not past, but through us, thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing.
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Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.
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Learn to live like the wild animals
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Everything in Nature called destruction must be creation-a change from beauty to beauty.
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Therefore all childish fear must be put away.
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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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Most people who travel look only at what they are directed to look at. Great is the power of the guidebook maker, however ignorant.
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Nothing dollarable is safe.
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Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.
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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.
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A part of all nature, neither old nor young, sick nor well, but immortal.
JOHN MUIR