Author: John Burroughs

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How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.

How beautiful the leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.

- John Burroughs

A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.

A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else.

- John Burroughs

He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.

He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.

- John Burroughs

How many thorns of human nature are bristling conceits, buds of promise grown sharp for want of congenial climate.

How many thorns of human nature are bristling conceits, buds of promise grown sharp for want of congenial climate.

- John Burroughs

Leap, and the net will appear.

Leap, and the net will appear.

- John Burroughs

The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.

The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention.

- John Burroughs

In October, a maple tree before your window lights up your room like a great lamp. Even on cloudy days, its presence helps to dispel the gloom.

In October, a maple tree before your window lights up your room like a great lamp. Even on cloudy days, its presence helps to dispel the gloom.

- John Burroughs

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.

- John Burroughs

The Kingdom of Heaven is not a place, but a state of mind.

The Kingdom of Heaven is not a place, but a state of mind.

- John Burroughs

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