“We deeply need the humility to know ourselves as the dependent members of a great community of life, and this can indeed be one of the spiritual benefits of a wilderness experience. ... [T]o know the wilderness is to know a profound humility, to recognize one's littleness, to sense dependence and interdependence, indebtedness and responsibility.”
Quote by Howard Zahniser
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Howard Zahniser
Howard Zahniser (February 25, 1906 – May 5, 1964) was an American environmentalist and writer, best known for drafting the Wilderness Act. He served as executive director of The Wilderness Society for 19 years, advocating for the protection of pristine natural areas. Through persistent lobbying and writing, Zahniser led the campaign that resulted in the passage of the Wilderness Act in 1964, establishing the National Wilderness Preservation System. His work laid the legal foundation for preserving America's wild landscapes and influenced global conservation movements. more
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