The only way in which one human being can properly attempt to influence another is by encouraging him to think for himself, instead of endeavoring to instill ready-made opinions into his head.

The English literary movement at the end of the 18th century was obviously due in great part, if not mainly, to the renewed practice of walking.

A good talker, even more than a good orator, implies a good audience.

I believe that the ascent of mountains forms an essential chapter in the complete duty of man, and that it is wrong to leave any district without setting foot on its highest peak.

Walking is the natural recreation for a man who desires not absolutely to suppress his intellect but to turn it out to play for a season.

God is angry with man. Unless we believe and repent we shall all be damned. It is impossible, indeed, for its advocates even to say this without instantly contradicting themselves. Their doctrine frightens them. They explain in various ways that a great many people will be saved without believing, and that eternal damnation is not eternal nor damnation.

The wilderness provides an environment for a child's inner life to develop because it requires him to be constantly aware of his surroundings.