Quote by Everett Ruess

I prefer the saddle to the streetcar and star-sprinkled sky to a roof, the obscure and difficult trail leading into the unknown to any paved highway, and the deep peace of the wild to the discontent bread by cities... it is enough that I am surrounded by beauty.

I prefer the saddle to the streetcar and star-sprinkled sky

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their preference for a simple yet picturesque life. They find more joy and satisfaction in riding a saddle than taking a streetcar and seeing the vast, star-filled sky rather than being confined under a roof. They value the uncertainty and challenge of an unexplored path over a well-traveled road, and they cherish the tranquility of the wilderness over the restlessness that cities bring. The speaker's contentment comes from being immersed in the beauty of their surroundings, finding solace in the simplicity and natural splendor that life has to offer.

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Nature Beauty Solitude

By Everett Ruess

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