I thought of the wilderness we had left behind us, open to … - Edward Abbey

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I thought of the wilderness we had left behind us, open to sea and sky, joyous in its plenitude and simplicity, perfect yet vulnerable, unaware of what is coming, defended by nothing, guarded by no one.

Edward Abbey

Beyond the Wall: Essays from the Outside · December 1, 1988 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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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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Would you do it if you were me?

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Each thing in its way, when true to its own character, is equally beautiful. (p 41)

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