John Burroughs

Born :3 April 1837

Tribute :29 March 1921

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John Burroughs born on 3rd April 1837, and passed away on 29th March 1921, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. Over the past 83 years, we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 30 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in american and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of John Burroughs

Timeless words and powerful thoughts from John Burroughs - discover the wisdom, inspiration, and voice behind the quotes that continue to resonate

If we take science as our sole guide, if we accept and hold fast that alone which is verifiable, the old theology must go.

Some scenes you juggle two balls, some scenes you juggle three balls, some scenes you can juggle five balls. The key is always to speak in your own voice. Speak the truth. That's Acting 101. Then you start putting layers on top of that.

There is hardly a man on earth who will take advice unless he is certain that it is positively bad.

Travel and society polish one, but a rolling stone gathers no moss, and a little moss is a good thing on a man.

Blessed is the man who has some congenial work, some occupation in which he can put his heart, and which affords a complete outlet to all the forces there are in him.

One may summon his philosophy when they are beaten in battle, not till then.

Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however are more like rivets never drawn at all.

Life is a struggle, but not a warfare.

Science has done more for the development of western civilization in one hundred years than Christianity did in eighteen hundred years.

Nature teaches more than she preaches. There are no sermons in stones. It is easier to get a spark out of a stone than a moral.

Joy in the universe, and keen curiosity about it all - that has been my religion.

A man can get discouraged many times but he is not a failure until he begins to blame somebody else and stops trying.

For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work, patience, love, self-sacrifice - no paper currency, no promises to pay, but the gold of real service.

It is always easier to believe than to deny. Our minds are naturally affirmative.

I have discovered the secret of happiness - it is work, either with the hands or the head. The moment I have something to do, the draughts are open and my chimney draws, and I am happy.

I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.