“To the desert go profits and hermits, through deserts go pilgrims and exiles. Here the leaders of the great religions have sought the therapeutic and spiritual values of retreat, not to escape but to find reality.”
Quote by Paul Shepard
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Paul Shepard
Paul Shepard was an American author known for his profound insights into the relationship between humans and nature. His works explored the connections between human culture, ecology, and religious beliefs, influencing later ecological literature. more
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