To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter... to be thrilled by the stars at night—these are some of the rewards of the simple life. —John Burroughs
“To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter... to be thrilled by the stars at night—these are some of the rewards of the simple life.”

John Burroughs American naturalist and essayist

Appreciating Nature
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Adreanna from Florence, SC NOVEMBER 4, 2016
I love the simple life!!
sandy from Jacksonville Fl. APRIL 15, 2016
so beautiful!!
NULL from NULL NOVEMBER 10, 2014
I feel John was right about nature appreciation when he said this quote

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