“Not only has wilderness been a force in molding our character as a people, but its influence continues, and will, if we are wise enough to preserve it on this continent, be a stabilizing power as well as a spiritual reserve for the future.” PeopleIfsWellsEnoughCharacterSpiritualForceWiseInfluencePreservesWildernessContinentsReservesMolding Author:Sigurd F. Olson
“Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons. It is what we leave behind that is important. I think the matter of simplicity goes further than just food, equipment, and unnecessary gadgets; it goes into the matter of thoughts and objectives as well. When in the wilds, we must not carry our problems with us or the joy is lost.” ThinkingWellsImportantMatterProblemJoyLostWalksSecretBehindsJourneyWalkingLessonsAll ThingsSimplicityValuableObjectivesWanderWildernessHikingUnnecessaryEquipmentTrekkingStrollingSaunteringGadgetsValuable Lessons Book:Reflections from the North Country Source: Reflections from the North Country
“If we can change our priorities, achieve balance and understanding in our roles as human beings in a complex world, the coming era can well be that of a richer civilization, not its end.” IfsWorldHumansWellsEndsUnderstandingHuman BeingsRolesAchieveBalanceCivilizationFutureComplexesPrioritiesEras Author:Sigurd F. Olson
