"I've taken some solace in a little book my sister-in-law sent me called "The River Always Wins," by conservationist David Marquis. I'm usually allergic to to modern works of inspiration, but there's something calming about Marquis's aphorisms on the persistent, irresistible force of water.

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Ron Charles, The Washington Post

“Through beautiful prose and inspirational imagery, The River Always Wins is a testament to perseverance and the human spirit. It is a powerful reminder that despite hardships and setbacks, we can all continue to move our society forward, one drop at a time.”

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Diane Regas, CEO for The Trust for Public Land

“David Marquis’ words are as rhythmic as running water and remind us of both the spiritual and ecological place that rivers have in our lives.”

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Andrew Sansom, Founder of The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment and former Executive Director of Texas Parks and Wildlife

“An expert on water conservation and supply, David Marquis has created a work that is both instructive and entertaining. No spoiler alert that the river always wins.”

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Eric Nadel, Texas Rangers Radio Announcer, 2014 Ford C Frick Award Recipient

“I so appreciate David Marquis’ spirit and determination. He once gave me a handprinted card that says: ‘Be water, my friend.’ David himself follows that concept, constantly flowing around corners and fearlessly leaping into the unknown to discover how to make the world a better blue green place to be.”

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Jim Levitt, Fellow, Harvard Forest, Harvard University