In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. — John Muir · Smartyfair

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.

John Muir1838–1914 · naturalist · 1800s-1900s Scotland & USAJohn Muir was a Scottish-American naturalist who explored and wrote about the wild mountains and forests of California, especially Yosemite.5 quotes

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Go outside for one thing and nature hands you far more.

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How sure this is: 88% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
What turned up: "Mormon Lilies," San Francisco Daily Evening Bulletin (1877); reprinted in Steep Trails (1918).
Sources checked: en.wikiquote.orgChecked using claude-sonnet-5, 20 August 2026Sourced to 1877 newspaper piece, reprinted 1918

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