Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nature should be preserved untouched by human interference.
- In plain terms
- Leave nature alone so it stays intact.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect nature from human damage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should humans interact with nature?
- What should remain untouched?
Another view
Human use is sometimes necessary for survival.
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