One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not till then. – John Burroughs
Science has done more for the development of western civilization in one hundred years than Christianity did in eighteen hundred years. – John Burroughs
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
Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all – that has been my religion. – John Burroughs