John Burroughs Quotes

The spirit of man can endure only so much and when it is broken only a miracle can mend it. - John Burroughs

The smallest deed is better than the greatest intention. - John Burroughs

The secret of happiness is something to do. - John Burroughs

The secret of happiness is having something meaningful to do, seeking purpose. - John Burroughs

The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are. - John Burroughs

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

That which distinguishes this day from all others is that then both orators and artillerymen shoot blank cartridges. - John Burroughs

Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family the tyranny of culture; and finally the power of climate and environment; and we are free, only to the extent we rise above these. - John Burroughs

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

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