A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease. -John Muir, naturalist, explorer, and writer (1838-1914)
John Muir wrote some of the most evocative poetic prose. One day I would like to read more of his writings. I have only collected quotes.
Karin
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That’s just beautiful. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
He’s written some really beautiful things. He had such an intuitive sense of nature.