About John Burroughs
John Burroughs (April 3, 1837 – March 29, 1921) was an American naturalist and nature essayist, active in the conservation movement in the United States. The first of his essay collections was Wake-Robin in 1871.
More quotations from John Burroughs
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.
More quotations tagged with “wilderness”
The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.
Plans to protect air and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man.
The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.
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