they work and they pray and they bow to a must though the earth in her splendor says May
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People follow rigid duty despite nature's freedom.
- In plain terms
- We work hard even when nature says relax.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice your duties vs nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you bow to a must?
Another view
It assumes nature is free while society is not.
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