Edward Abbey Quotes

Edward Abbey — American Author born on January 29, 1927, died on March 14, 1989

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)

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

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.

Power is always dangerous. Power attracts the worst and corrupts the best.

Love implies anger. The man who is angered by nothing cares about nothing.

Anarchism is founded on the observation that since few men are wise enough to rule themselves, even fewer are wise enough to rule others.