It's the idea that people living close to nature tend to be... - Daniel Quinn, Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit

"It's the idea that people living close to nature tend to be noble. It's seeing all those sunsets that does it. You can't watch a sunset and then go off and set fire to your neighbor's tepee. Living close to nature is wonderful for your mental health."

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