Maxioms by John Burroughs
Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family the tyranny read more
Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family the tyranny of culture; and finally the power of climate and environment; and we are free, only to the extent we rise above these.
If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that alone which is verifiable, the read more
If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that alone which is verifiable, the old theology must go.
Man is, and always has been, a maker of gods. It has been the most serious and significant occupation of read more
Man is, and always has been, a maker of gods. It has been the most serious and significant occupation of his sojourn in the world.
The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are.
The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are.
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.
