Every sight and sound inspiring, leading one far out of himself, yet feeding and building up his individuality.
JOHN MUIRAs if nothing that does not obviously make for the benefit of man had any right to exist; as if our ways were God’s ways.
More John Muir Quotes
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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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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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The power of imagination makes us infinite.
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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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We all travel the Milky Way together, trees and men.
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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.
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But it is in the darkest nights, when storms are blowing and the agitated waves are phosphorescent, that the most impressive displays are made.
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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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Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.
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The galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.
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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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It was the afternoon of the day and the afternoon of his life, and his course was now westward down all the mountains into the sunset.
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Yet how hard most people work for mere dust and ashes and care, taking no thought of growing in knowledge and grace, never having time to get in sight of their own ignorance.
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Not blind opposition to progress,but opposition to blind progress.
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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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