All the great naturalists have been habitual walkers, for no laboratory, no book, car, train or plane takes … - Donald C. Peattie

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Reason forbade me many things which, Instinctively, my nature was attracted to; And a perpetual loss I feel if, knowing, I believe a falsehood or deny the truth.

Donald C. Peattie

All the great naturalists have been habitual walkers, for no laboratory, no book, car, train or plane takes the place of honest footwork for this calling, be it amateur's or professional's.

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