Edward Abbey

That which today calls itself science gives us more and more information, and indigestible glut of information, and less and less understanding. ”

One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork. ”

If the end does not justify the means - what can? ”

Love implies anger. The man who is angered by nothing cares about nothing. ”

What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse. ”

There is science, logic, reason; there is thought verified by experience. And then there is California. ”

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. ”

Civilization is a youth with a molotov cocktail in his hand. Culture is the Soviet tank or L.A. cop that guns him down. ”

Our culture runs on coffee and gasoline, the first often tasting like the second. ”

Climbing K2 or floating the Grand Canyon in an inner tube; there are some things one would rather have done than do. ”