I seldom go into a natural history museum without feeling as if I were attending a funeral. – John Burroughs
When nature made the blue-bird she wished to propitiate both the sky and the earth, so she gave him the color of the one on his back and the hue of the other on his breast. – John Burroughs
One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not till then. – John Burroughs
Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all – that has been my religion. – John Burroughs
One of the consequences of the Iranian revolution has been an explosion of history. A country once known only from British consular reports and intrepid travelogues is now awash with historical documents, letters, diaries, grainy video, weblogs and secret police files of questionable authenticity. – James Buchan