We now use the word 'nature' very much as our fathers used the word 'God.' John Burroughs fathergodnature Change image and share on social
The red squirrel is more common and less dignified than the gray, and oftener guilty of petty larceny about the barns and grain-fields. John Burroughs barncommondignify Change image and share on social
Writing is reporting what we saw after the vision has left us. It is catching the fish which the tide has left far up on our shores in the low and depressed places. John Burroughs catchdepressfish Change image and share on social
Living in the city is a discordant thing, an unnatural thing. The city, a place to which one goes to do business, is a place where men overreach each other in the fight for money. But it is not a place in which one can live. John Burroughs businesscitydiscordant share on social
To treat your facts with imagination is one thing, to imagine your facts is another. John Burroughs factimaginationimagine Change image and share on social
I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. John Burroughs healnatureorder Change image and share on social
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative. John Burroughs affirmativedenyeasy Change image and share on social
As life nears its end with me, I find myself meditating more and more upon the mystery of its nature and origin, yet without the least hope that I can find out the ways of the Eternal in this or in any other world. John Burroughs endeternalfind share on social
One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not till then. John Burroughs battlebeatphilosophy Change image and share on social
The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. John Burroughs deedgreatintention Change image and share on social
