But to gain a perfect view, one must go yet further, over a curving brow to a slight shelf on the extreme brink.

Few places in this world are more dangerous than home. Fear not, therefore, to try the mountain passes. They will kill care, save you from deadly apathy, set you free, and call forth every faculty into vigorous, enthusiastic action.

How narrow we selfish conceited creatures are in our sympathies! How blind to the rights of all the rest of creation!

What is worthwhile in life? I think it is worth living and dreaming. If you don't you may be dead anyhow - inside.

Walk away quietly in any direction and taste the freedom of the mountaineer.

What a psalm the storm was singing, and how fresh the smell of the washed earth and leaves, and how sweet the still small voices of the storm!

We all travel the Milky Way together, trees and men.