Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.
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When California was wild, it was the floweriest part of the continent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
John Muir reflects on the natural beauty of California's wilderness.
In this quote, John Muir expresses his admiration for the natural splendor of California before human intervention. He highlights the state's rich and diverse flora, suggesting that its untamed landscape once represented the pinnacle of beauty and biodiversity on the continent, inviting us to appreciate and protect such natural wonders.
Themes
NatureBeautyCaliforniaWildflowersConservation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of preserving natural habitats.
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