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 MUIRWhat 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!
More John Muir Quotes
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Writing is like the life of a glacier; one eternal grind.
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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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Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.
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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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When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.
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Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.
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A part of all nature, neither old nor young, sick nor well, but immortal.
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I ran home in the moonlight with firm strides; for the sun-love made me strong.
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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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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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It seems supernatural, but only because it is not understood.
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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
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Raindrops blossom brilliantly in the rainbow, and change to flowers in the sod, but snow comes in full flower direct from the dark, frozen sky.
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