My motto is never to try to imitate anybody: I have always looked inward and followed the inward voice. John Burroughs imitatelookmotto Change image and share on social
The Kingdom of Heaven is not a place, but a state of mind. John Burroughs heavenkingdommind Change image and share on social
Robin is one of the most native and democratic of our birds; he is one of the family, and seems much nearer to us than those rare, exotic visitants, as the orchard starling or rose-breasted grossbeak, with their distant, high-bred ways. John Burroughs birdbreastbreed share on social
To regard the soul and body as one, or to ascribe to consciousness a physiological origin, is not detracting from its divinity; it is rather conferring divinity upon the body. John Burroughs ascribebodyconfer Change image and share on social
The beautiful vagabonds, endowed with every grace, masters of all climes, and knowing no bounds - how many human aspirations are realized in their free, holiday-lives, and how many suggestions to the poet in their flight and song! John Burroughs aspirationbeautifulbound share on social
We are really here to be happy and to make others happy. John Burroughs happymake Change image and share on social
Birds and animals probably think without knowing that they think; that is, they have not self-consciousness. Only man seems to be endowed with this faculty; he alone develops disinterested intelligence, intelligence that is not primarily concerned with his own safety and well-being but that looks abroad upon things. John Burroughs abroadanimalbird share on social
I have discovered the secret of happiness - it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy. John Burroughs chimneydiscoverdraught Change image and share on social
The secret of happiness is something to do. John Burroughs happinesssecret Change image and share on social
One reason, doubtless, why squirrels are so bold and reckless in leaping through the trees is that, if they miss their hold and fall, they sustain no injury. Every species of tree-squirrel seems to be capable of a sort of rudimentary flying, at least of making itself into a parachute, so as to ease or break a fall or a leap from a great height. John Burroughs boldbreakcapable share on social