“Remember on this one thing, said Badger. The stories people tell have a way of taking care of them. If stories come to you, care for them. And learn to give them away where they are needed. Sometimes a person needs a story more than food to stay alive. That is why we put these stories in each other's memories. This is how people care for themselves.” PeopleIfsWayNeedsGivingPersonsSaidSometimesStoriesCareRememberMemoriesAliveOne ThingNeededStaying AliveBadgersStory People Author:Barry Lopez
“My function as a writer is to provide an atmosphere in which people can think wisely about what we're doing on this planet.” PeopleThinkingPlanetsFunctionAtmosphere Author:Barry Lopez
“My faith is in my colleagues. And when I meet other writers, journalists, who've been doing this for a long time, trying to make us aware of what it is that we're living in, I put my faith in those people.” PeopleTryingLongLong TimeJournalistColleagues Author:Barry Lopez
“People think that if you've written a book and somebody's given you a pat on the back then, you know, it's all - you're all settled, you know? You're going to be fine. I know that if I'm not confused, and really afraid, my work isn't going to be any good.” PeopleIfsThinkingKnowsBookGivenWrittenFineConfused Author:Barry Lopez
