Edward Abbey Quotes

Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others.

No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets.

Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.

One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain`t nothin` can beat teamwork.

My sole literary ambition is to write one good novel, then retire to my hut in the desert, assume the lotus position, compose my mind and senses, and sink into meditation, contemplating my novel

A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.

A drink a day keeps the shrink away

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit

For myself I hold no preferences among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous. Bricks to all greenhouses! Black thumb and cutworm to the potted plant!