There is no force more potent in the modern world than stupidity fueled by greed.
Quotes from A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) — Edward Abbey
1927–1989 United States
35 quotes
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
Among politicians and businessman, Pragmatism is the current term for "To hell with our children."
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
The plow has probably done more harm — in the long run — than the sword.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
If wilderness is outlawed, only outlaws can save wilderness.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
Most academic economists know nothing of economy. In fact, they know little of anything.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
From the point of view of a tapeworm, man was created by God to serve the appetite of the tapeworm.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
Nothing could be older than the daily news, nothing deader than yesterday's newspaper.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
The more corrupt a society, the more numerous its laws.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
Orthodoxy is a relaxation of the mind accompanied by a stiffening of the heart.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
God is a sound people make when they're too tired to think anymore.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
When the situation is hopeless, there's nothing to worry about.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
In a nation of sheep, one brave man forms a majority.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
Better a cruel truth than a comfortable delusion.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
Sentiment without action is the ruin of the soul.
A Voice Crying in the Wilderness (Vox Clamantis in Deserto) (1990)
Attribution
Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Edward Abbey (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.