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The Monkey Wrench Gang
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"The Monkey Wrench Gang" Quotes

A band of misfits join forces to thwart the destruction of nature in the American Southwest.

Quotes

Cactus Ed says the goddamned tv commercial he hates the most is the one about the beauty of the human spirit.

Edward Abbey

I'd rather die in the desert fighting for justice and freedom than die like some fetid, warbling wimp.

Edward Abbey

I feel so sorry for people who can't get mad. Or stay there. Or even admit that they do get mad.

Edward Abbey

I am an adversary of governmental intervention in the natural order of things.

Edward Abbey

The earth is not dying, it is being killed, and those who are killing it have names and addresses.

Edward Abbey

There's always hope. Just depends on what you're hoping for.

Edward Abbey

Earth first! We'll strip-mine the other planets later.

Edward Abbey

One man alone can make a miracle, but a bunch of guys together can make a revolution.

Edward Abbey

When it comes to making fools of themselves, lonesome men are the greatest masters.

Edward Abbey

Are you damn sure you're really alive?

Edward Abbey