Unfortunately there is nothing more inane than an Easter carol. It is a religious perversion of the activity of Spring in our blood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religious songs about Easter distort the natural feeling of spring.
- In plain terms
- Easter carols mess up the natural energy of spring.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature's rhythms should not be forced into rigid religion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you feel about holiday traditions?
- Does nature feel different to you?
Another view
It dismisses religious practices entirely rather than nuance.
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