Accidents Quote by John Muir
“Bears are made of the same dust as we, and they breathe the same winds and drink of the same waters. A bear's days are warmed by the same sun, his dwellings are overdomed by the same blue sky, and his life turns and ebbs with heart pulsing like ours. He was poured from the same first fountain. And whether he at last goes to our stingy Heaven or not, he has terrestrial immortality. His life, not long, not short, knows no beginning , no ending. To him life unstinted, unplanned, is above the accidents of time, and his years, markless and boundless, equal eternity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My First Summer in the Sierra, John Muir, 1913
All living beings share the same elemental origins and natural cycles, emphasizing a universal connection and timelessness.
In simple terms: All creatures are made of the same stuff and share nature.
Key Takeaway
Recognize our kinship with nature.
Themes
nature
universality
mortality
spirituality
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hiking
- environmental education
- conservation policy
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
interconnectedness
cosmic perspective
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing animals as kin change your behavior?
- What does “terrestrial immortality” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Human concepts of heaven may not apply to animal existence.
