It's lovely having grass and trees and flowers (Of course, at times, mosquitoes are a pest). Yes, life is life out here in Rangely Towers (Of course Some People like the city best)!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature is nice but has pests, and some prefer city life.
- In plain terms
- Green spaces are lovely but bugs exist and others like cities.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoy nature but accept its flaws and respect different preferences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you tolerate for beauty?
- Do you prefer nature or city?
Another view
Some city dwellers find nature just as annoying.
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