What is Nature? An encyclopedical, systematic Index or Plan of our Spirit. Why will we content us with the mere catalogue of our Treasures? Let us contemplate them ourselves, and in all ways elaborate and use them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature is a systematic plan of our spirit; we should study and use our inner treasures rather than just listing them.
- In plain terms
- Nature mirrors our spirit; explore and use your inner gifts instead of just cataloging them.
- What can you take from it?
- Actively use your inner gifts instead of just observing them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What inner treasures do you have that you have not yet used?
- How does your spirit relate to the natural world?
Another view
This assumes nature is directly linked to human spirit, which is not scientifically proven.
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