Few places in this world are more dangerous than home.
JOHN MUIRThere 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.
More John Muir Quotes
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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.
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We are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us.
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One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.
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Night is coming on and I am filled with indescribable loneliness. Felt feverish; bathed in a black, silent stream.
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Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.
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Mountains are our Holy Land, and we ought to saunter through them reverently, not ‘hike’ through them.
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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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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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Society speaks and all men listen, mountains speak and wise men listen.
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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 clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
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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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Anyhow we never know where we must go, nor what guides we are to get – people, storms, guardian angels, or sheep.
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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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Every sight and sound inspiring, leading one far out of himself, yet feeding and building up his individuality.
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