Nature is my manifestation of God. I go to nature every day for inspiration in the day's work. I follow in building the principles which nature has used in its domain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wright views nature as divine and uses its principles for his work.
- In plain terms
- He finds inspiration and rules in the natural world.
- What can you take from it?
- Use natural principles to guide your work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What inspires your daily work?
Another view
Nature does not always provide clear technical rules.
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