Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit. Edward Abbey humanluxurynecessity Change image and share on social
Love implies anger. The man who is angered by nothing cares about nothing. Edward Abbey angercareimply Change image and share on social
Society is like a stew. If you don't stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum floats to the top. Edward Abbey floatlayerscum Change image and share on social
For myself I hold no preferences among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous. Bricks to all greenhouses! Black thumb and cutworm to the potted plant! Edward Abbey blackbrickcutworm Change image and share on social
Climbing K2 or floating the Grand Canyon in an inner tube; there are some things one would rather have done than do. Edward Abbey canyonclimbfloat Change image and share on social
What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. Edward Abbey giantprovidepurpose Change image and share on social
Our culture runs on coffee and gasoline, the first often tasting like the second. Edward Abbey coffeeculturegasoline Change image and share on social
If the end does not justify the means - what can? Edward Abbey endjustifymean Change image and share on social
Power is always dangerous. Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best. Edward Abbey attractbadcorrupt Change image and share on social
The tragedy of modern war is that the young men die fighting each other - instead of their real enemies back home in the capitals. Edward Abbey backcapitaldie Change image and share on social