Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbeywas an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues, criticism of public land policies, and anarchist political views. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActivist
Date of Birth29 January 1927
CountryUnited States of America
men differences delight
It is the difference between men and women, not the sameness, that creates the tension and the delight.
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The feminists have a legitimate grievance. But so does everyone else.
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Life without music would be an intolerable insult.
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Indolence and melancholy: Each generates the other. If one can speak of such feeble passions as generating anything.
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Most of us lead lives of chaotic improvisation from day to day, bawling for peace while plunging grimly into fresh disorders.
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If you feel that you must suffer, then plan your suffering carefully -- as you choose your dreams, as you conceive your ancestors.
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A mother's sorrow is more true, honorable, and beautiful than the detachment of the sage.
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I have been a lucky man. But someone has to be.
suffering desire causes
Desire, said the Buddha, is the cause of suffering. But without desire, what delight?
men once-upon-a-time honor
Once upon a time, I dreamed of becoming a great man. Later, a good man. Now, finally, I find it difficult enough and honor enough to be -- a man.
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Life is cruel? Compared to what?
art
Life imitates art -- but badly.
men world good-enough
For this world that men have made, none of us is bad enough. For the world that made us, none is good enough.
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Longevity, like intelligence and good looks and health and strength of character, is largely a matter of genetic heritage. Choose your parents with care.