I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.
...therefore all childish fear must be put away.
Going to the woods is going home, for I suppose we came from the woods originally.
One day's exposure to mountains is better than a cartload of books.
...every sight and sound inspiring, leading one far out of himself, yet feeding and building up his individuality.
Most people who travel look only at what they are directed to look at. Great is the power of the guidebook maker, however ignorant.