Quotation by

John Muir

The mountains are calling and I must go.

Nature

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John Muir is expressing a strong, almost urgent desire to visit the mountains because he feels drawn to their natural beauty and peace. This phrase shows how deeply he values and feels connected to nature, making it impossible for him to ignore the call of the wilderness.

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