But it is in the darkest nights, when storms are blowing and the agitated waves are phosphorescent, that the most impressive displays are made.
JOHN MUIRIf 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.
More John Muir Quotes
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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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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.
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Only by going alone in silence, without baggage, can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness. All other travel is mere dust and hotels and baggage and chatter.
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The power of imagination makes us infinite.
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This is Nature’s own reservation, and every lover of wildness will rejoice with me that by kindly frost it is so well defended.
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Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.
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The galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.
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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
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We were glad, however, to get within reach of information.
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Everything in Nature called destruction must be creation-a change from beauty to beauty.
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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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The world, we are told, was made especially for man – a presumption not supported by all the facts.
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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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Few places in this world are more dangerous than home.
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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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Hidden in the glorious wildness like unmined gold.
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A part of all nature, neither old nor young, sick nor well, but immortal.
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In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.
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Go quietly, alone; no harm will befall you.
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This time it is real – all must die, and where could mountaineer find a more glorious death!
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Earth has no sorrow that earth can not heal.
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The mountains are calling and I must go.
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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 clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
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The making of gardens and parks goes on with civilization all over the world, and they increase both in size and number as their value is recognized.
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Nothing dollarable is safe.
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