The gross heathenism of civilization has generally destroyed nature, and poetry, and all that is spiritual. John Muir on poetry
There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creation's braggart lords. John Muir on power
The power of imagination makes us infinite. John Muir on power
Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. John Muir on strength
To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world. John Muir on travel
I never saw a discontented tree. They grip the ground as though they liked it, and though fast rooted they travel about as far as we do. John Muir on travel
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. John Muir on wisdom
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. John Muir on wisdom