Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however are more like rivets never drawn at all. – John Burroughs
I have discovered the secret of happiness – it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy. – John Burroughs
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. – John Burroughs
To learn something new, take the path that you took yesterday. – John Burroughs
The more anxious, isolated and time-deprived we are, the more likely we are to turn to paid personal services. To finance these extra services, we work longer hours. This leaves less time to spend with family, friends and neighbors we become less likely to call on them for help, and they on us. – Arlie Russell Hochschild