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Edward Abbey (1927-89): a controversial American novelist and essayist, especially concerned with environmental issues.

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Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others. Edward Abbey



Good writing can be defined as having something to say and saying it well. When one has nothing to say, one should remain silent. Silence is always beautiful at such times. Edward Abbey



Belief in the supernatural reflects a failure of the imagination. Edward Abbey



There is a certain satisfaction in living a life in complete and total failure. Edward Abbey



If my decomposing carcass helps nourish the roots of a juniper tree or the wings of a vulture - that is immortality enough for me. And as much as anyone deserves. Edward Abbey



A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. Edward Abbey



Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell. Edward Abbey



When the philosopher's argument becomes tedious, complicated, and opaque, it is usually a sign that he is attempting to prove as true to the intellect what is plainly false to common sense. Edward Abbey



One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork. Edward Abbey



Our culture runs on coffee and gasoline, the first often tasting like the second. Edward Abbey



The missionaries go forth to Christianize the savages - as if the savages weren't dangerous enough already. Edward Abbey



There is science, logic, reason; there is thought verified by experience. And then there is California. Edward Abbey



Grand opera is a form of musical entertainment for people who hate music. Edward Abbey



In the modern techno-industrial culture, it is possible to proceed from infancy into senility without ever knowing manhood. Edward Abbey



The love of wilderness is more than a hunger for what is always beyond reach; it is also an expression of loyalty to the earth...the only home we shall ever know, the only paradise we ever need - if only we had the eyes to see. Edward Abbey



I come more and more to the conclusion that wilderness, in America or anywhere else, is the only thing left that is worth saving. Edward Abbey



The idea of wilderness needs no defense. It only needs more defenders. Edward Abbey



Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit. Edward Abbey