I knew the stars, the flowers, and the birds, The gray and wintry sides of many glens, And did but half remember human words, In converse with the mountains, moors, and fens.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels more connected to nature than to human conversation.
- In plain terms
- I know nature better than people.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature can be more meaningful than human interaction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer nature or people?
- Where do you feel connected?
Another view
Human connection is also vital for well-being.
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