"Swift or smooth, broad as the Hudson or narrow enough to scrape your gunwales, every river is a world of its own, unique in pattern and personality. Each mile on a river will take you further from home than a hundred miles on a road."
About Bob Marshall
Bob Marshall — Life and Legacy
Bob Marshall was a prominent figure in the American conservation movement, recognized for his passionate advocacy for wilderness preservation. His work, particularly in the 1930s, laid the groundwork for the establishment of protected areas in the United States. Marshall's philosophy centered around the idea that wilderness is not just a backdrop for human activity but a vital component of our existence. He famously stated, 'the wilderness is a necessity,' which encapsulates his belief in the intrinsic value of nature. This perspective challenged the prevailing views of his time, which often prioritized economic development over ecological integrity. Marshall's experiences as a mountaineer and explorer deeply informed his worldview, as he understood firsthand the transformative power of wild places. His quotes and writings continue to resonate, reminding us of the importance of preserving natural landscapes for their beauty and ecological significance. Today, his legacy lives on in the ongoing efforts to protect wilderness areas, emphasizing that our connection to nature is essential for both individual and collective well-being.
Quote collection
Bob Marshall quotes
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"Any one who has stood upon a lofty summit and gazed over an inchoate tangle of deep canyons and cragged mountains, of sunlit lakelets and black expanses of forest, has become aware of a certain giddy sensation that there are no distances, no measures, simply unrelated matter rising and falling without any analogy to the banal geometry of breadth, thickness, and height."
"For me, and for thousands with similar inclinations, the most important passion of life is the overpowering desire to escape periodically from the clutches of a mechanistic civilization. To us the enjoyment of solitude, complete independence, and the beauty of undefiled panoramas is absolutely essential to happiness."
"Garrett Hardin. Parenthood: Right or Privilege? Science Magazine."
"In the Old Testament, the first born of every being, animal and man, was dedicated to the Lord. There’s a special punishment Christians would suggest."
"The number of children who are born subsequent to a first abortion who have handicaps has increased dramatically. Why? Because when you abort the firstborn of any, nature takes its vengeance on the subsequent children. In the Old Testament, the firstborn of every being, animal and man, was dedicated to the Lord. There’s a special punishment Christians would suggest."
"When you abort the first born of any, nature takes its vengeance on the subsequent children."