Nature is always lovely, invincible, glad, whatever is done and suffered by her creatures. All scars she heals, whether in rocks or water or sky or hearts.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Portrays nature as inherently resilient and restorative, capable of healing all forms of damage over time.
- In plain terms
- Nature is strong and heals itself and everything around it eventually.
- What can you take from it?
- Natural systems possess an enduring capacity for recovery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you see nature healing?
- What helps you recover?
Another view
Some damage like extinction or chemical pollution may be irreversible.
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