"Security depends not so much upon how much you have, as upon how much you can do without."
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Joseph Wood Krutch (1893-1970) was a prominent American naturalist, author, and critic, renowned for his eloquent advocacy of environmentalism and literature. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Krutch's academic journey led him to Columbia University, where his passion for nature flourished alongside his writing career. He authored influential works like "The Voice of the Desert" and "The Forgotten Peninsula," reflecting his profound connection to the natural world. Krutch's legacy endures through his pivotal role in fostering ecological awareness and his insightful literary critiques.
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"If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals; if they destroy something irreplaceable made by God, they are called developers."
Joseph Wood Krutch"If we do not permit the earth to produce beauty and joy, it will in the end not produce food, either."
Joseph Wood Krutch"The snow itself is lonely or, if you prefer, self-sufficient. There is no other time when the whole world seems composed of one thing and one thing only."
Joseph Wood Krutch
"Cats seem to go on the principle that it never does any harm to ask for what you want."
Joseph Wood Krutch"Cats are rather delicate creatures and they are subject to a good many different ailments, but I have never heard of one who suffered from insomnia."
Joseph Wood Krutch