About Edward Abbey

Edward Paul Abbey was an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues, criticism of public land policies, and anarchist political views. His best-known works include the novel 'The Monkey Wrench Gang', which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work 'Desert Solitaire'. Wikipedia

Born: January 29, 1927, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States

Died: March 14, 1989, Oracle, Arizona, United States

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Edward Abbey Quotes

My job is to save the fucking wilderness. I don't know anything else worth saving.

The Monkey Wrench Gang (1975)

One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothing can beat teamwork.

The Monkey Wrench Gang (1975)

Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell.

The Journey Home (1991)

The idea of wilderness needs no defense. It only needs more defenders.

The Journey Home (1991)

Love can defeat that nameless terror. Loving one another, we take the sting from death. Loving our mysterious blue planet, we resolve riddles and dissolve all enigmas in contingent bliss.

Down the River (1982)

A great thirst is a great joy when quenched in time.

Desert Solitaire (1968)

All living things on earth are kindred.

Desert Solitaire (1968)

Balance, that's the secret. Moderate extremism.

Desert Solitaire (1968)

Growth for the sake of growth is a cancerous madness.

Desert Solitaire (1968)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit, and as vital to our lives as water and good bread.

Desert Solitaire (1968)

The domination of nature leads to the domination of human nature.

Beyond The Walls

Guns don't kill people; people kill people. Of course, people with guns kill more people. But that's only natural. It's hard. But it's fair.

Abbey's Road (1979)

Heaven is home. Utopia is here. Nirvana is now.

Abbey's Road (1979)

An empty man is full of himself.

A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)

Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.

A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)

When the situation is hopeless, there's nothing to worry about.

A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)

One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork.

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