Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Edward Abbey Novelist

  • Gender: Male
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Jan 29, 1927
  • Died: Mar 14, 1989

Edward Paul Abbey was 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.

One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork. alone

Love implies anger. The man who is angered by nothing cares about nothing. anger & love

Power is always dangerous. Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best. best & power

Belief in the supernatural reflects a failure of the imagination. failure & imagination

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government. government

Society is like a stew. If you don't stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum floats to the top. society

Say what you like about my bloody murderous government,' I says, 'but don't insult me poor bleedin' country. government

There is science, logic, reason there is thought verified by experience. And then there is California. experience & science

The tragedy of modern war is that the young men die fighting each other - instead of their real enemies back home in the capitals. home & war

When a man's best friend is his dog, that dog has a problem. best

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more thoughts from William Blake

32 more thoughts from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more views from Franz Grillparzer

6 more views from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 other views from Storm Jameson

2 other views from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 sayings from Victor Hugo

73 sayings from Victor Hugo