The way of a canoe is the way of the wilderness, and of a freedom almost forgotten.

Joys come from simple and natural things: mists over meadows, sunlight on leaves, the path of the moon over water.

Wilderness to the people of America is a spiritual necessity, an antidote to the high pressure of modern life, a means of regaining serenity and equilibrium.

Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons

Without love of the land, conservation lacks meaning or purpose, for only in a deep and inherent feeling for the land can there be dedication in preserving it.

At times on quiet waters one does not speak aloud but only in whispers, for then all noise is sacrilege.

If we can change our priorities, achieve balance and understanding in our roles as human beings in a complex world, the coming era can well be that of a richer civilization, not its end.

As long as there are young men with the light of adventure in their eyes and a touch of wildness in their souls, rapids will be run.

It was Indian summer, a bluebird sort of day as we call it in the north, warm and sunny, without a breath of wind; the water was sky-blue, the shores a bank of solid gold.

When a man is part of his canoe, he is part of all that canoes have ever known.

Awareness is becoming acquainted with environment, no matter where one happens to be. Man does not suddenly become aware or infused with wonder; it is something we are born with.

Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.

But remember that good intentions pave many roads. Not all of them lead to hell.

Miracles are instant gratification without a guarantee of any long term result.

I am one of those people who are blessed ... with a nature which has to interfere. If I see a thing that needs doing I do it.

I read the 'Times' and 'Post,' but I have nothing against the 'Daily News.' I also fish around the Internet for entertainment news but find most of what I read to be untrue or partially true.

No technology will win. Technology itself will win.

Make no mistake about it: Next to parents and families, our teachers are the most important influence in our childrens lives.

I was eight when he left office. Like, he had an awesome house, you know, and my cousins and I had awesome trips to Camp David and Washington. It was just all like a good time for me.

I don't think I'm in any position to call myself a martial artist. I'm a student of the martial arts.

One of the reasons I wanted to collaborate with Target is because I felt that together we could create a collection that would inspire - one that is cool and chic, but still very accessible.