Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.
JOHN MUIRHow narrow we selfish conceited creatures are in our sympathies! How blind to the rights of all the rest of creation!
More John Muir Quotes
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How narrow we selfish conceited creatures are in our sympathies! How blind to the rights of all the rest of creation!
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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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The power of imagination makes us infinite.
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There is not a fragment in all nature, for every relative fragment of one thing is a full harmonious unit in itself.
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When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.
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In the beauty and grandeur of individual trees, and in number and variety of species, the Sierra forests surpass all others.
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
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Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
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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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Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.
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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.
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In drying plants, botanists often dry themselves. Dry words and dry facts will not fire hearts.
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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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Every sight and sound inspiring, leading one far out of himself, yet feeding and building up his individuality.
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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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