“At the gates of the forest, the surprised man of the world is forced to leave his city estimates of great and small, wise and foolish. The knapsack of custom falls off his back with the first step he makes into these precincts. Here is sanctity which shames our religions, and reality which discredits our heroes. Here we find Nature to be the circumstance which dwarfs every other circumstance, and judges like a god all men that come to her.”
This book is a compilation of written works and spoken presentations that delve into a wide range of subjects, offering insights and perspectives on different themes and concepts. more
American essayist, poet, and philosopher. Born on May 25, 1803, and died on April 27, 1882. Known for his transcendentalist philosophy, his works have had a profound impact on literature and the intellectual world. more
“Cling, swing, Spring, sing, Swing up into the apple tree.”
“Dense overgrown forests and rangelands have grown like a cancer. They need to be treated.”