Every man should pull a boat over a mountain once in his life.
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
Maine is a beautiful place to be from, not to visit.
Maine has more coastline than California.
Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.
We are all travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.

You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.

The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.
Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery.
I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man.
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
Maine, to me, is about the place where the land meets the sea.

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.
The mountains are calling, and I must go.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.
In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.

Maine is a joy in the summer. But the soul of Maine is more apparent in the winter.