Hal Borland was a well-known American author and journalist. In addition to writing several novels and books about the outdoors, he wrote "outdoor editorials" for The New York Times for more than 30 years, from 1941 to 1978.
You can't be suspicious of a tree, or accuse a bird or a squirrel of subversion or challenge the ideology of a violet. nature
If you would know strength and patience, welcome the company of trees. patience & strength
Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence. nature & patience
There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting. 3 other views from John Millington Synge
3 other views from John Millington Synge
Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy. 28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats
28 more quotes from William Butler Yeats
Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep. 27 other quotes from Dave Barry
27 other quotes from Dave Barry
We have always found the Irish a bit odd. They refuse to be English. 74 wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill
74 wisdom & wit from Winston Churchill