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The longer I live, the more my mind dwells upon the beauty and the wonder of the world.

John Burroughs

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John Burroughs
Age: 83 †
Born: 1837
Born: April 3
Died: 1921
Died: March 29
Essayist
Naturalist
Writer
Delaware County
New York
Nature
Live
Mind
World
Dwells
Longer
Wonder
Beauty
Upon

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It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
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The art of nature is all in the direction of concealment.
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Serene, I fold my hands and wait, Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea I rave no more 'gainst time or fate, For lo! my own shall come to me.
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One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not till then.
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