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Sigurd F. Olson was an American author known for his profound insights into nature and the wilderness. His works often focus on the forests and lakes of North America, as well as the philosophy of living in harmony with nature.

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“While we are born with curiosity and wonder and our early years full of the adventure they bring, I know such inherent joys are often lost. I also know that, being deep within us, their latent glow can be fanned to flame again by awareness and an open mind.”

Knows Years Mind Joy Lost Born Wonder Awareness Adventure Curiosity Flames Inherent Open Mind Deep Within Latent

Book:LISTENING POINT

Source: LISTENING POINT

“Awareness is becoming acquainted with environment, no matter where one happens to be. Man does not suddenly become aware or infused with wonder; it is something we are born with.”

Men Doe Matter Happens Born Wonder Environment Awareness Becoming

Book:Reflections from the North Country

Source: Reflections from the North Country

“Awareness is becoming acquainted with environment, no matter where one happens to be.”

Matter Happens Environment Awareness Becoming

Author:Sigurd F. Olson

About the Author

Born: April 4, 1899
Died: January 13, 1982
Known for: Author
Quotes: 28

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Reflections from the North CountryRelated source material

Open horizonsRelated source material

Wilderness DaysRelated source material

LISTENING POINTRelated source material

Singing WildernessRelated source material

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