“Sometimes I get lost in the rhythm of the paddling. I even count the strokes it takes to get me to a point of land, The play of the muscles in one's arms and shoulders, and the feel of palm… — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
“Needs? I guess that is what bothers so many folks. They keep expanding their needs until they are dependent on too many things and… — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
Learn to use an axe, and respect it and you can't help but love it. But abuse one and it will wear your hands… — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
“I have found that some of the simplest things have given me the most pleasure. They didn't cost me a lot of money either.… — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
“Sometimes I get lost in the rhythm of the paddling. I even count the strokes it takes to get me to a point of… — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
Too many men work on parts of things. Doing a job to completion, satisfies me. — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
“Chores are easier if forethought is given to them and they are looked upon as little pleasures to perform instead of inconveniences that steal… — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
To look around at what you have accomplished in a day gives a man a good feeling. Too many men work on parts of… — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
I have thought briefly about getting caught in rock slides or falling from a rock face. If that happened, I would probably perish on… — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
There is always a sadness about packing. I guess you wonder if where you're going is as good as where you've been. — Richard Proenneke Copy Share Image
