“「To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night — these are some of the rewards of the simple life.」”

“「I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.」”

“「Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify.」”

“「The peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief.」”

“「The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple.」”

“「Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants.」”