In those vernal seasons of the year, when the air is calm and pleasant, it were an injury and sullenness against Nature not to go out, and see her riches, and partake in her rejoicing with heaven and earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author argues that staying inside during nice weather is rude to nature and life.
- In plain terms
- Stay outside when the weather is nice.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoy nature when it is pleasant.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was the last time you went out?
Another view
Access to nature is not possible for everyone.
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