Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity.
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Every natural object is a conductor of divinity and only by coming into contact with them... may we be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Natural objects can lead us to a deeper spiritual experience.
John Muir emphasizes the idea that nature is imbued with a divine presence. By engaging with the natural world around us, we can nurture our spiritual selves and connect with something greater than ourselves, which he refers to as the 'Holy Ghost'.
Themes
NatureSpiritualityDivinityContactHoly Ghost
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a nature conservation speech to emphasize the spiritual connection we have with our environment.
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