Edward Abbey ( 10 of 20 )
My sole literary ambition is to write one good novel, then retire to my hut in the desert, assume the read more
My sole literary ambition is to write one good novel, then retire to my hut in the desert, assume the lotus position, compose my mind and senses, and sink into meditation, contemplating my novel
Abolition of a woman's right to abortion, when and if she wants it, amounts to compulsory maternity: a form of read more
Abolition of a woman's right to abortion, when and if she wants it, amounts to compulsory maternity: a form of rape by the State.
For myself I hold no preferences among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous. Bricks to all greenhouses! read more
For myself I hold no preferences among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous. Bricks to all greenhouses! Black thumb and cutworm to the potted plant!
If you can't solve their problems with therapy, solve them with drinking
If you can't solve their problems with therapy, solve them with drinking
It is the difference between men and women, not the sameness, that creates the tension and the delight.
It is the difference between men and women, not the sameness, that creates the tension and the delight.
The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny.
The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny.
Power is always dangerous. Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best.
Power is always dangerous. Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best.
England has never enjoyed a genuine social revolution. Maybe that's what's wrong with that dear, tepid, vapid, insipid, stuffy, little read more
England has never enjoyed a genuine social revolution. Maybe that's what's wrong with that dear, tepid, vapid, insipid, stuffy, little country.
You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.
You can't study the darkness by flooding it with light.
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
