But we are governed more than we know, and most when we are wildest.
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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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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Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
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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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Everything in Nature called destruction must be creation-a change from beauty to beauty.
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We were glad, however, to get within reach of information.
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It seems supernatural, but only because it is not understood.
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I ran home in the moonlight with firm strides; for the sun-love made me strong.
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One should go to the woods for safety, if for nothing else.
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Learn to live like the wild animals
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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.
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Nothing dollarable is safe.
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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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As age comes on, one source of enjoyment after another is closed, but nature’s sources never fail.
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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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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
JOHN MUIR






