A lifelong intimacy with animals has got me out of the common notion that they are automata with a slight infusion of intelligence in their composition. The mind in beast and bird, as in man, is the main thing.
William Henry HudsonRead
For here the religion that languishes in crowded cities or steals shame-faced to hide itself in dim churches, flourishes greatly, filling the soul with a solemn joy. Face to face with Nature on the vast hills at eventide, who does not feel himself near to the Unseen?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote speaks to the deep connection between nature and spirituality.
William Henry Hudson highlights the contrast between organized religion, which often feels constrained and hidden in urban environments, and the profound spiritual fulfillment that can be found in nature. In the tranquility of vast hills at dusk, individuals often feel a closeness to the divine, experiencing a sense of joy and connection that transcends conventional religious practices.
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NatureSpiritualityJoyReligionConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be inspiring in a speech about the importance of preserving natural spaces.
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