I come more and more to the conclusion that wilderness, in America or anywhere else, is the only thing left that is worth saving.

Narrow-minded provincialism: Sad to say but true - I am more interested in the mountain lions of Utah, the wild pigs of Arizona, than I am in the fate of all the Arabs of Araby, all the Wogs of Hindustan, all the Ethiopes of Abyssinia.

Are people more important than the grizzly bear? Only from the point of view of some people.

I've never yet read a review of one of my own books that I couldn't have written much better myself.

Once upon a time, I dreamed of becoming a great man. Later, a good man. Now, finally, I find it difficult enough and honor enough to be -- a man.

There are circumstances in which suicide presents a viable option; a workable alternative; the only sensible solution.

The greater your dreams, the more terrible your nightmares.