When I get sick of what men do, I have only to walk a few steps in another direction to see what spiders do. Or what the weather does. This sustains me very well indeed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Observing nature and the world outside human conflict provides solace when people disappoint.
- In plain terms
- Looking at spiders or weather helps when I am tired of human behavior.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature offers perspective and comfort during human disillusionment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find peace when people frustrate you?
- How does nature change your mood?
Another view
It assumes nature is always peaceful, which ignores natural violence.
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