When the philosopher’s argument becomes tedious, complicated, and opaque, it is usually — Edward Abbey
An economic system which can only expand or expire must be false to all that is human. — Edward Abbey
Representative government has broken down. Our politicians represent not the people who — Edward Abbey
No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets. — Edward Abbey
Society is like a stew. If you don’t stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum floats to the top. — Edward Abbey
The missionaries go forth to christianize the savages – as if the savages weren’t dangerous enough already. — Edward Abbey
The tragedy of modern war is that the young men die fighting each other – instead of their real enemies back home in the capitals. — Edward Abbey
What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? the purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for ade for the tiny titmouse. — Edward Abbey
My sole literary ambition is to write one good novel, then retire to my hut in the desert — Edward Abbey
One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity, there ain’t nothin’ can beat teamwork. — Edward Abbey
Our ‘neoconservatives’ are neither new nor conservative, but old as bablyon and evil as hell. — Edward Abbey