“The feel of a canoe gunnel at the thigh, the splash of the flying spray in the face, the rhythm of the snowshoe trail, the beckoning of the far off hills and valleys, the majesty of the tempest, the calm and silent presence of the trees that seem to muse and ponder in their silence; the trust and confidence of small living creatures, the company of simple men; these have been my inspiration and guide. Without them I am nothing.” (Grey Owl)
"The world is my country; all of humanity are my brethren; and to do good deeds is my religion." (Thomas Paine)