John Muir's views are best described by which of these quotes? A. "The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right." B. "They cannot weave cloth with bayonets. By all means make the strike as peaceful as possible." C. "As long as I live I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing ... and get as near the heart of the world as I can." D. "A thing won by breaking the rules of the game is not worth the winning."

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Sharon Hutchinson

15 July, 15:46

John Muir's views are best described by which of these quotes? A. "The basis of our government being the opinion of the people, the very first object should be to keep that right." B. "They cannot weave cloth with bayonets. By all means make the strike as peaceful as possible." C. "As long as I live I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing ... and get as near the heart of the world as I can." D. "A thing won by breaking the rules of the game is not worth the winning."

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Kenyon Camacho · Answer 1

John Muir was a famous Scottish-American naturalist, author, and conservationist who called for the preservation of wilderness. Therefore, the quote that would fit his views best is C) "As long as I live I'll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing ... and get as near the heart of the world as I can."