To any artist, worthy of the name, all in nature is beautiful, because his eyes, fearlessly accepting all exterior truth, read there, as in an open book, all the inner truth.
Auguste RodinRead
There are unknown forces in nature; when we give ourselves wholly to her, without reserve, she lends them to us; she shows us these forms, which our watching eyes do not see, which our intelligence does not understand or suspect.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing nature opens our eyes to unseen truths and forces.
Auguste Rodin reflects on the mysterious and powerful forces within nature that often remain hidden from our perception. By surrendering ourselves to these natural elements, we can tap into deeper insights and experiences that usually escape our understanding, encouraging a profound connection with the world around us.
Themes
NatureForcesUnderstandingSurrenderInsight
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about environmental conservation.
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