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“We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may never need to go there. We need the possibility of escape as surely as we need hope.” quote by Edward Abbey
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“We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may never need to go there. We need the possibility of escape as surely as we need hope.”

Edward Abbey

About This Quote

Source Book: Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey, 1968

Humans require imagined safe spaces for psychological comfort, even if never used.

In simple terms: We need imagined refuges.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate mental safe spaces.

Themes

psychology comfort escape hope imagination

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal stress
  • creative work
  • life planning
  • decision making
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

Existentialism environmentalism mental health

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does an imagined refuge affect real resilience?
  • When might you need a mental escape?
A Different Perspective

Physical refuge may not replace real coping skills.

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