Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.
- John Muir
From this quote I read that John Muir is very much a transcendentalist and shares his spiritual thoughts with readers to motivate them to love nature and protect it. He is truly happy and at peace when he is in nature and feels as though it is where people can heal themselves and give strength to their bodies and souls. His passion to preserve the wildernesses and attempt to maintain the aesthetic for all to see and witness is the main message that I receive from this quote.
Things that I have learned about Muir that I did not before was that he has a variety of places and items named after him in his honor such as the John Muir Trail, Muir Woods National Monument, Muir Glacier and the Muir Beach. I learned that Muir accompanied President Roosevelt on a camping trip through Yosemite; I thought this was amazing that this man had so much love and passion for nature that he could influence a man with such power and influence over the people of the United States.
John Muir’s philosophy is very much relatable in the need to protect nature for all to experience its beauty. I am especially moved by his passion, a person with such great passion can change the world and that is exactly what he did.
Quote from: BrainyQuote.com
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/j/john_muir.html
I picked the same quote and totally agree with what he is trying to say. That nature can still move people and make them feel more connected to the outdoors and the wilderness. I know that I have.
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