Quotes by Abbey, Edward




Edward Paul Abbey (January 29, 1927 - March 14, 1989) was an American author and essayist noted for his criticism of public land policies and advocacy of environmental issues. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire..

"Growth for the sake of growth is the ideology of the cancer cell."

Abbey, Edward on growth
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"A patriot must always be ready to defend his country against his government."

Abbey, Edward on patriotism
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"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."

Abbey, Edward on society
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"Belief in the supernatural reflects a failure of the imagination."

Abbey, Edward on atheism
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