Edward Abbey1927–1989The quotations of
Edward Abbey
American author and essayist
1927–1989
23 quotes, most often on Nature, Comedy and Life & Death.
- Desert Solitaire (1968), “Bedrock and Paradox”, p. 233
- The Journey Home (1977), “Shadows from the Big Woods”, p. 225
If wilderness is outlawed, only outlaws can save wilderness.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)Come on in. The earth, like the sun, like the air, belongs to everyone — and to no one.
The Journey Home (1977), “Come On In”, p. 88Where there is no joy there can be no courage; and without courage all other virtues are useless.
Desert Solitaire (1968), “Water”, p. 113From the point of view of a tapeworm, man was created by God to serve the appetite of the tapeworm.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)- Preface (dated June 1987) for 1988 reprint of Desert Solitaire
Not for nothing was the revolver called an “equalizer.” Egalite implies liberte.
Abbey’s Road (1979)
