The sad thing about destroying the environment is that we're going to take the rest of life with us. The bluebirds will be gone, and the elephants will be gone, and the tigers will be gone, and the pandas will be gone.
Ted TurnerRead
In the midst of the complexities of modern life, with all its pressures, the spirit of man needs to refresh itself by communion with unspoiled nature. In such surroundings- occasional as our visits may be- we can achieve that kind of physical and spiritual renewal that comes alone from the wonder of the natural world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Connecting with nature helps rejuvenate the spirit amidst life's complexities.
Laurance Rockefeller emphasizes the importance of nature in our lives, especially as we navigate the challenges and pressures of modern existence. He advocates for moments of communion with unspoiled nature, suggesting that such experiences provide essential physical and spiritual renewal, allowing us to reconnect with the wonders of the natural world that can uplift our spirits.
Themes
NatureRenewalSpiritModern LifeComplexities
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a nature retreat to inspire participants.
Similar quotes
If nature has made you for a giver, your hands are born open, and so is your heart; and though there may be times when your hands are empty, your heart is always full, and you can give things out of that--warm things, kind things, sweet things--help and comfort and laughter--and sometimes gay, kind laughter is the best help of all.
Frances Hodgson BurnettRead
That's the thing about Mother Nature, she really doesn't care what economic bracket you're in.
Whoopi GoldbergRead
All creatures must learn to coexist. That's why the brown bear and the field mouse can share their lives in harmony. Of course, they can't mate or the mice would explode.
Betty WhiteRead
I lingered round them, under that benign sky; watched the moths fluttering among the heath and hare-bells; listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass; and wondered how anyone could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.
Emily BronteRead
After the keen still days of September, the October sun filled the world with mellow warmth...The maple tree in front of the doorstep burned like a gigantic red torch. The oaks along the roadway glowed yellow and bronze. The fields stretched like a carpet of jewels, emerald and topaz and garnet. Everywhere she walked the color shouted and sang around her...In October any wonderful unexpected thing might be possible.
Elizabeth George SpeareRead