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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The more I see of deer, the more I admire them as mountaineers. They make their way into the heart of the roughest solitudes with smooth reserve of strength, through dense belts of brush and forest encumbered with fallen trees and boulder piles, across canons, roaring streams, and snow-fields, ever showing forth beauty and courage.
Interpretation
What this quote means
John Muir expresses admiration for deer as symbols of strength and beauty in the wilderness.
In this quote, John Muir highlights the remarkable ability of deer to navigate the rugged terrains of nature with grace and resilience. He uses the deer as a metaphor for beauty and courage, illustrating how they thrive in even the most challenging environments, symbolizing a deep connection to the wild and the virtues of perseverance and elegance in adversity.
Themes
DeerNatureStrengthBeautyCourage
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a nature conservation speech to emphasize the beauty of wildlife.
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