Gigantic second and third growth trees are found in the redwoods, forming magnificent temple-like circles around charred ruins more than a thousand years old. – John Muir, “The American Forests,” August 1897
I want to say with the utmost of sincerity, not as a Republican, but as an American, that I have great respect for Senator Obamas historic achievement to become his partys nominee, not because of his color, but with indifference to it. – Mike Huckabee
