Yet how hard most people work for mere dust and ashes and care, taking no thought of growing in knowledge and grace, never having time to get in sight of their own ignorance.
John MuirAbout author
- Author's profession: Ecologist
- Nationality: american
- Born: April 21, 1838
- Died: December 24, 1914
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