Handle a book as a bee does a flower, extract its sweetness but do not damage it. – John Muir
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Natures peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you… while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. – 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
There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creations braggart lords. – John Muir