Enjoy Quote by Derek Grzelewski
![“This to live by, from the inimitable Edward Abbey: "One final paragraph of advice: [...] It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it’s still here. So get out there and hunt and fish and mess around with your friends, ramble out yonder and…” quote by Derek Grzelewski](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aae/derek-grzelewski-109459_men-and-women_this-to-live-by-from-the-inimitable-edwa_608104.jpg)
““This to live by, from the inimitable Edward Abbey: "One final paragraph of advice: [...] It is not enough to fight for the land; it is even more important to enjoy it. While you can. While it’s still here. So get out there and hunt and fish and mess around with your friends, ramble out yonder and explore the forests, climb the mountains, bag the peaks, run the rivers, breathe deep of that yet sweet and lucid air, sit quietly for a while and contemplate the precious stillness, the lovely, mysterious, and awesome space. Enjoy yourselves, keep your brain in your head and your head firmly attached to the body, the body active and alive, and I promise you this much; I promise you this one sweet victory over our enemies, over those desk-bound men and women with their hearts in a safe deposit box, and their eyes hypnotized by desk calculators. I promise you this; You will outlive the bastards.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Journey of Living, Edward Abbey, 1975
Living fully means actively enjoying nature while it exists, not just defending it, and staying physically and mentally engaged against sedentary, detached life.
In simple terms: Enjoy nature now, stay active, and resist a desk‑bound existence.
Key Takeaway
Live actively, protect and enjoy the land.
Themes
nature
activism
mindfulness
freedom
Mood
inspired
determined
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- hiking
- camping
- outdoor sports
- friend gatherings
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
environmentalism
existentialism
embodiment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience nature’s joy if you cannot travel?
- What small daily actions keep you connected to the outdoors?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook those who cannot access wilderness due to disability or socioeconomic constraints.
