“My own ambition, my deepest and truest ambition, is to find within myself someday, somehow, the ability to do likewise, to do NOTHING - and find it enough.”
Quote by Edward Abbey
Work
Beyond the Wall: Essays from the Outside
This book features a series of essays that delve into diverse topics, offering unique viewpoints and insights on a wide range of subjects. more
Author
Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey was an American author known for his naturalist works and advocacy for environmental protection. His writings often take the desolate wilderness of the American Southwest as a backdrop, profoundly revealing the relationship between humans and nature. Abbey's writing style is unique, filled with humor and satire, and has had a profound impact on later generations. more
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