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“Here ends my forever memorable first High Sierra excursion. I have crossed the Range of Light, surely the brightest and best of all the Lord has built. And, rejoicing in its glory, I gladly, gratefully, hopefully pray I may see it again.” quote by John Muir
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“Here ends my forever memorable first High Sierra excursion. I have crossed the Range of Light, surely the brightest and best of all the Lord has built. And, rejoicing in its glory, I gladly, gratefully, hopefully pray I may see it again.”

John Muir

About This Quote

Source Book: My First Summer in the Sierra by John Muir, 1911

The author celebrates the profound beauty of the Sierra Nevada, expressing gratitude and hope for future encounters.

In simple terms: He loves the mountains and hopes to return.

Key Takeaway

Cherish nature’s wonders and revisit them.

Themes

nature gratitude spirituality exploration

Mood

awe hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational poetic

When to use this quote

  • hiking trips
  • photography outings
  • environmental education
  • spiritual retreats

Key Concepts

environmentalism transcendence reverence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this place mean to you?
  • How can you protect such beauty?
A Different Perspective

The description may idealize the landscape, overlooking ecological challenges.

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