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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I will follow my instincts, be myself for good or ill, and see what will be the upshot.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trust your instincts and embrace your true self, regardless of the outcome.
In this quote, John Muir emphasizes the importance of authentic self-expression and the value of following one's instincts. He acknowledges that there may be positive or negative consequences, but he encourages embracing one's true nature to experience the results of one's choices and actions.
Themes
InstinctsAuthenticitySelf-ExpressionNatureOutcome
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
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