We were glad, however, to get within reach of information.
JOHN MUIRBeauty beyond thought everywhere, beneath, above, made and being made forever.
More John Muir Quotes
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I care to live only to entice people to look at Nature’s loveliness.
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The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.
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I am learning to live close to the lives of my friends without ever seeing them. No miles of any measurement can separate your soul from mine.
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But it is in the darkest nights, when storms are blowing and the agitated waves are phosphorescent, that the most impressive displays are made.
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Nothing truly wild is unclean.
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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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As age comes on, one source of enjoyment after another is closed, but nature’s sources never fail.
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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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It is always interesting to see people in dead earnest, from whatever cause, and earthquakes make everybody earnest.
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The galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.
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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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At the touch of this divine light, the mountains seemed to kindle to a rapt, religious consciousness, and stood hushed like devout worshippers waiting to be blessed.
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Going to the woods is going home.
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Wander a whole summer if you can, time will not be taken from the sum of your life. Instead of shortening, it will definitely lengthen it and make you truly immortal.
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