If people in general could be got into the woods, even for once, to hear the trees speak for themselves, all difficulties in the way of forest preservation would vanish.
JOHN MUIRCome to the woods, for here is rest. There is no repose like that of the green deep woods. Sleep in forgetfulness of all ill.
More John Muir Quotes
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On no subject are our ideas more warped and pitiable than on death.
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Society speaks and all men listen, mountains speak and wise men listen.
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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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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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Another glorious day, the air as delicious to the lungs as nectar to the tongue.
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The world, we are told, was made especially for man – a presumption not supported by all the facts.
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Earth has no sorrow that earth can not heal.
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Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.
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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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Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts.
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How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!
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I ran home in the moonlight with firm strides; for the sun-love made me strong.
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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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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.
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