Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life. – John Muir
A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease. – John Muir
The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness. – John Muir
There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creations braggart lords. – John Muir
If a man walks in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer. But if he spends his days as a speculator, shearing off those woods and making the earth bald before her time, he is deemed an industrious and enterprising citizen. – Henry David Thoreau