Tramping is too easy with all this money. My days were more exciting when I was penniless and had to forage around for my next meal... I've decided that I'm going to live this life for some time to come. The freedom and simple beauty of it is just too good to pass up.

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About Christopher McCandless

Christopher McCandless was a 20th-century American hiker and explorer. Christopher Johnson McCandless, also known by his pseudonym "Alexander Supertramp", was an American adventurer who sought an increasingly nomadic lifestyle as he grew up. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
  • Beauty — Appreciating aesthetics, grace, and the sublime
  • Money — Thoughts on wealth, value, and material pursuits

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