If we do not permit the earth to produce beauty and joy, it will in the end not produce food, either. Joseph Wood Krutch beautyearthend Change image and share on social
Any euphemism ceases to be euphemistic after a time and the true meaning begins to show through. It's a losing game, but we keep on trying. Joseph Wood Krutch beginceaseeuphemism Change image and share on social
When a man wantonly destroys one of the works of man we call him a vandal. When he destroys one of the works of god we call him a sportsman. Joseph Wood Krutch calldestroygod Change image and share on social
Both the cockroach and the bird would get along very well without us, although the cockroach would miss us most. Joseph Wood Krutch birdcockroachmis Change image and share on social
If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals; if they destroy something irreplaceable made by God, they are called developers. Joseph Wood Krutch calldestroydeveloper Change image and share on social
It is sometimes easier to head an institute for the study of child guidance than it is to turn one brat into a decent human being. Joseph Wood Krutch bratchilddecent Change image and share on social
Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want. Joseph Wood Krutch catharmprinciple Change image and share on social
The snow itself is lonely or, if you prefer, self-sufficient. There is no other time when the whole world seems composed of one thing and one thing only. Joseph Wood Krutch composelonelyprefer Change image and share on social