30 Inspiring Into The Wild Quotes About Materialism
Last updated on January 5th, 2024 at 12:37 pm
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Written in 1996, Into the Wild is a non-fictional book about the life of American hiker Christopher McCandless. The book was written by Jon Krakauer, who is known for writing some great non-fiction books. The book was transformed into a movie in 2007, with Emelie Hirsch playing the leading role. This movie resonates with every person who has struggled to find a place to ‘fit into.’ Check out these inspirational and thought-provoking Into the Wild quotes from the book and the movie.
The story surrounds McCandless living a conventional life after his college graduation and choosing to seek enlightenment into the wild. He believed that travelling across the forests would test his ability to live without any comforts. The story is about a young man’s quest in search of peace and happiness. If you also appreciate nature and understand its beauty, then these Into the Wild quotes will make you thrilled.
Check out these amazing Into the Wild quotes, which will inspire you to live life to the fullest.
Into The Wild Movie Quotes
Into the wild is the most inspirational movie which taught us the meaning of life and peace. Check out some of the best into the wild quotes from the movie.
“People just need to change the way they look at things.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“The core of man’s spirit comes from new experiences.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“I think careers are a 20th-century invention and I don’t want one.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“Some people feel like they don’t deserve love. They walk away quietly into empty spaces, trying to close the gaps of the past.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“Don’t settle down and sit in one place. Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“Don’t hesitate or allow yourself to make excuses. Just get out and do it. You will be very, very glad that you did.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“People soften with the forced reflection that comes with loss.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“It was the masterful and incommunicable wisdom of eternity laughing at the futility of life and the effort of life.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“He was right in saying that the only certain happiness in life is to live for others…”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
Into The Wild Chapter 17 Quotes
The book, Into the wild, is an excellent source of inspiration for someone who admires nature and adventure. Check out some of the best quotes from into the wild chapter 17.
“The only person you are fighting is yourself and your stubbornness to engage in new circumstances.”
JON KRAKAUER
“Happiness is only real when shared.”
JON KRAKAUER
“It’s not always necessary to be strong, but to feel strong.”
JON KRAKAUER
“When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God’s light shines upon you.”
JON KRAKAUER
“I now walk into the wild.”
JON KRAKAUER
“The desert sharpened the sweet ache of his longing, amplified it, gave shape to it in sere geology and clean slant of light.”
JON KRAKAUER
“The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.”
JON KRAKAUER
“The trip was to be an odyssey in the fullest sense of the word, an epic journey that would change everything.”
JON KRAKAUER
Into The Wild Quotes About Materialism
Into the wild is the best book that teaches us the true meaning of materialistic things. Check out some of the best into the wild quotes from the book and movie about materialism.
“It is the experiences, the memories, the great triumphant joy of living to the fullest extent in which real meaning is found.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“God’s place is all around us, it is in everything and in anything we can experience.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“I don’t need money. Makes people cautious.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“I don’t want to know what time it is. I don’t want to know what day it is or where I am. None of that matters.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“A new car? Why would I want a new car? Datsun runs great. Do you think I want some fancy boat? Are you worried what the neighbors might think?”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“My days were more exciting when I was penniless and had to forage around for my next meal. The freedom and simple beauty of it is just too good to pass up.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
“No phone, pool, pets, and cigarettes. Ultimate freedom… No longer to be poisoned by civilization, he flees, and walks alone upon the land to become Lost in the Wild.”
JON KRAKAUER
“I have always been unsatisfied with life as most people live it. Always I want to live more richly and intensely.”
CHRISTOPHER MCCANDLESS
Into the wild is an inspirational story of Christopher McCandless. He decided to give up every materialistic pleasure for peace & an adventure in the wild. He learned a lot through people he met during this journey and gained valuable experiences in the wilderness. Christopher taught us that, no matter what our dreams are, we should not be afraid to achieve them. Your belief and motivation can help you to accomplish every want and desire.
You can also check out these 50 Inspiring & Motivational Quotes For Teens!
Nitesh Kucchal
Nitesh Kuchhal, an IIM Calcutta graduate, is more than an educator—he's a mentor. With a passion for leadership and entrepreneurship, and travel. He has explored over 20 countries. Beyond teaching, he dives into psychology and discusses social issues. Though he is not a history expert, he enjoys learning about it through books, adding a historical touch to his many interests.
He has some great quotes for sure! He lived more life in that short time than many people do in a lifetime.
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