Why this cult of wilderness?... because we like the taste o… - Edward Abbey

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Why this cult of wilderness?... because we like the taste of freedom; because we like the smell of danger.

Edward Abbey

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Edward Paul Abbey (29 January 1927 – 14 March 1989) was an American writer noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies.

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Hayduke thought. Finally the idea arrived. He said, 'My job is to save the fucking wilderness. I don't know anything else worth saving. That's simple, right?

I’m sure as hell not going to fight over her. I got more interesting things to do than that.
There’s nothing more interesting than a woman, George. Not in this world.

If I should object to force I will be arrested. If I object to arrest I will be clubbed. If I defend myself against clubbing I will be shot. These procedures are known as The Rule of Law.

Why this cult of wilderness?... because we like the taste of freedom; because we like the smell of danger. - Edward Abbey

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