Good for the body is the work of the body, good for the soul the work of the soul, and good for either the work of the other.
Henry David ThoreauI should have liked to come across a large community of pines, which had never been invaded by the lumbering army.
Henry David ThoreauNature must be viewed humanly to be viewed at all; that is, her scenes must be associated with humane affections, such as are associated with one's native place. She is most significant to a lover. A lover of Nature is preeminently a lover of man. If I have no friend, what is Nature to me? She ceases to be morally significant. . .
Henry David Thoreau