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John Muir

The gross heathenism of civilization has generally destroyed nature, and poetry, and all that is spiritual.

Poetry

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John Muir is saying that the harsh and uncaring aspects of modern society have damaged the natural world, creative expression, and spiritual experiences. He believes that the progress of civilization often comes at the cost of losing our connection to nature and the deeper emotional or artistic parts of life.

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