We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. W… - Edward Abbey

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We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may not ever need to go there.

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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I hold no preference among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous. (Bricks to all greenhouses! Black thumb and cutworm to the potted plant!)

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