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

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I love the simple life!!

Adreanna from Florence, SC
November 4, 2016

so beautiful!!

sandy from Jacksonville Fl.
April 15, 2016

I feel John was right about nature appreciation when he said this quote

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