Is it possible to preserve the element of Unknown Places in our national life? Is it practicable to do so, without undue loss in economic values? I say 'yes' to both questions. But we must act vigorously and quickly, before the remaining bits of wilderness have disappeared.
Aldo LeopoldI confess my own leisure to be spent entirely in search of adventure, without regard to prudence, profit, self improvement, learning, or any other serious thing.
Aldo LeopoldThat land is a community is the basic concept of ecology, but that land is to be loved and respected is an extension of ethics.
Aldo LeopoldHarmony with land is like harmony with a friend; you cannot cherish his right hand and chop off his left.
Aldo Leopold