Quote by John Muir
I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though th

I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted they travel about as far as we do. – John Muir

Other quotes by John Muir

Keep close to Natures heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. – John Muir

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environmental
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There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creations braggart lords. – John Muir

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power
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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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What constitutes a real, live human being is more of a mystery than ever these days, and men each one of whom is a valuable, unique experiment on the part of nature are shot down wholesale. – Hermann Hesse

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Sunshine has no budget, the sea no red tape. – Terri Guillemets

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To photograph truthfully and effectively is to see beneath the surfaces and record the qualities of nature and humanity which live or are latent in all things. – Ansel Adams

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The perfect joys of heaven do not satisfy the cravings of nature. – William Hazlitt

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A true teacher defends his students against his own personal influences. – Amos Bronson Alcott

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The liberties of our country, the freedom of our civil constitution, are worth defending against all hazards: And it is our duty to defend them against all attacks. – Samuel Adams

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Religion enabled society to organise itself to debate goodness, just as Greek drama had once done. – Edward Bond

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I would never have gone anywhere if it hadnt been for Mothers faith and support. – Patsy Cline

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