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Quote by John Muir
The gross heathenism of civilization has generally destroyed natur

The gross heathenism of civilization has generally destroyed nature, and poetry, and all that is spiritual. – John Muir

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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

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Trees
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Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it. – John Muir

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To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world. – John Muir

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I was trying to do too many things at the same time, which is my nature. But I was enjoying it, and I still do enjoy it. – Jimi Hendrix

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My nature just changes. – Jimi Hendrix

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Nature can do more than physicians. – Oliver Cromwell

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We are all full of weakness and errors let us mutually pardon each other our follies – it is the first law of nature. – Voltaire

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