Quote by John Burroughs
Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however are mor

Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however are more like rivets never drawn at all. – John Burroughs

Other quotes by John Burroughs

If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that alone which is verifiable, the old theology must go. – John Burroughs

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alone
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I always feel at home where the sugar maple grows…. glorious in autumn, a fountain of coolness in summer, sugar in its veins, gold in its foliage, warmth in its fibers, and health in it the year round. – John Burroughs

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Trees
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I seldom go into a natural history museum without feeling as if I were attending a funeral. – John Burroughs

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History
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Plain women know more about men than beautiful women do. – Katharine Hepburn

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He had read much, if one considers his long life but his contemplation was much more than his reading. He was wont to say that if he had read as much as other men he should have known no more than other men. – Isaac Asimov

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Men, as well as women, are much oftener led by their hearts than by their understandings. – Lord Chesterfield

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Men who do things without being told draw the most wages. – Rodney Dangerfield

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For to be free is not merely to cast off ones chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. – Nelson Mandela

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People know that theyre going to see something which is entertaining but challenging as well because of the form its in. Its dance theatre and it requires you to use your imagination – its not straight forward. – Matthew Bourne

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Each day should have a clearly marked emergency exit sign. – Dr.SunWolf, professorsunwolf.com

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The footprint of the owner is the best manure. – English Proverb

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