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I think rain is as necessary to the mind as to vegetation. My very thoughts become thirsty, and crave the moisture.

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
Thinking
Thirsty
Crave
Rain
Necessary
Thoughts
Become
Mind
Moisture
Think
Vegetation

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