"The Heart of Noon", p. 116
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We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may not ever need to go there.
— Edward Abbey
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "We need wilderness whether or not we ever set foot in it. We need a refuge even though we may not ever need to go there." in the context of ""The Heart of Noon", p. 116" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Edward Abbey" (Quotes, Desert Solitaire (1968): Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness (1968) [Univ. of Ariz. Press edition, 1988] )
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About Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbey (29 January 1927 – 14 March 1989) was an American writer noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies.
About Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbey (29 January 1927 – 14 March 1989) was an American writer noted for his advocacy of environmental issues and criticism of public land policies.
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