Every island to a child is a treasure island.
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A man who lives with nature is used to violence and is companionable with death. There is more violence in an English hedgerow than in the meanest streets of a great city.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Living closely with nature exposes one to the raw realities of life and death, often more so than urban existence.
This quote by P. D. James suggests that a person who engages with the natural world is more attuned to the inherent violence and struggles that occur in the wild. It contrasts this relationship with the violence found in urban areas, underscoring that nature's brutality can be more intense and pervasive than the violence seen in human society. It highlights a different perspective on the coexistence of life and death in natural settings versus in cities.
Themes
NatureViolenceDeathUrbanWildlife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental conservation, one could use this quote to explain the relationship between humanity and nature.
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