Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.
Rachel Carlson
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
Greek Proverb
Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountain is going home; that wildness is necessity; that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.
John Muir
9 comments:
I love the lines going to the mountain is going home, yes, people can be free of all those social conduct codes & stuff like that. :)
Lovely thoughts as usual, Sylvia...
I need a fountain for life too. I will hold that thought today.
Your quotes of wisdom and beautiful images are perfectly aligned, Sylvia.
..."wildness is necessity"...Great line. Being surrounded by nature has always been my escape...It recharges my soul. Love the old farmhouse pic...
JJ
I have never heard this Greek proverb. How thought provoking and poignant!
Thanks for the inspiration Sylvia. I really love the complementary pictures.
I have such a strong affinity for rocks. Though all are beautiful, your last photo is simply beautiful.
John Muir's words...so very true.
Lovely photos, lovely thoughts. Thank you!
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