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.
JOHN MUIRIt seems supernatural, but only because it is not understood.
More John Muir Quotes
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Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
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The power of imagination makes us infinite.
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I never saw a discontented tree.
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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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Not blind opposition to progress,but opposition to blind progress.
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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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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world.
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Wildness is a necessity.
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God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, disease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he cannot save them from fool.
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The mountains are calling and I must go.
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The soft light of morning falls upon ripening forests of oak and elm, walnut and hickory, and all Nature is thoughtful and calm.
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Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
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A part of all nature, neither old nor young, sick nor well, but immortal.
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The galling harness of civilization drops off, and wounds heal ere we are aware.
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Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.
JOHN MUIR