The best thing about graduating from the university was that I finally had time to sit on a log and read a good book. - Edward Abbey

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The best thing about graduating from the university was that I finally had time to sit on a log and read a good book.

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About Edward Abbey

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.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Photo by Woody Hilbert (Public domain / CC0)

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Alternative Names: Edward Paul Abbey

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