This Side of a Wilderness
Daniel J. Rice
Top 10 Best Quotes
“He never cared too much for parties or people, but misanthropy could easily be cured by several alcoholic drinks.”
“It has always been my understanding that truth and freedom can only exist in wild places.”
“If you have not touched the rocky wall of a canyon. If you have not heard a rushing river pound over cobblestones. If you have not seen a native trout rise in a crystalline pool beneath a shattering riffle, or a golden eagle spread its wings and cover you in shadow. If you have not seen the tree line recede to the top of a bare crested mountain. If you have not looked into a pair of wild eyes and seen your own reflection. Please, for the good of your soul, travel west.”
“There are places which exist in this world beyond the reach of imagination.”
“As the saturating colors of sun-life fade from sight, the ominous moon reaches out its long arm and applies the dark dyes of night.”
“The mountains knew the definition of freedom. They provided a place where he could find his mind.”
“Sometimes I feel like I’m losing my mind,” she said with a hint of sadness. “You lost your mind a long time ago,” he said seriously. She looked at him with indignation. “That’s a compliment for anyone who knows the freedom and clarity of losing their mind,” he reaffirmed her.”
“The trees show definitions of themselves subtly like the face of a man.”
“Every falling leaf reminds me that I too will soon be separated from these trees. Trying to capture freedom is like trying to catch a falling leaf. Occasionally you may grab one out of the air and hold it in your hands, but now what?”
“A man without enemies is a dishonest man.”
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