John Burroughs's Quote - To treat your facts with imagination is one thing, but to imagine

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To treat your facts with imagination is one thing, but to imagine

To treat your facts with imagination is one thing, but to imagine your facts is another. – John Burroughs

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One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not till then. – John Burroughs

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To me – old age is always ten years older than I am. – John Burroughs

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I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. – John Burroughs

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