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“One may as well dam for water tanks the people's cathedrals and churches, for no holier temple has ever been consecrated by the heart of man.”

— John Muir

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When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.

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In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

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The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.

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A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease.

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