Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
Oscar WildeRead
Far away beyond the pine-woods,' he answered, in a low dreamy voice, 'there is a little garden. There the grass grows long and deep, there are the great white stars of the hemlock flower, there the nightingale sings all night long. All night long he sings, and the cold, crystal moon looks down, and the yew-tree spreads out its giant arms over the sleepers.
Interpretation
This quote evokes a serene and idyllic vision of nature that offers beauty and tranquility.
Oscar Wilde's quote paints a vivid picture of a peaceful and dream-like garden, symbolizing a refuge from the chaos of life. Through rich imagery of nature's beauty, such as long grass, hemlock flowers, and the nightingale's song, Wilde invites readers to contemplate the restorative power of nature and suggests that such tranquility exists beyond the reach of everyday strife.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a nature retreat to inspire participants to connect with their surroundings.
Everything is dangerous, my dear fellow. If it wasn't so, life wouldn't be worth living.
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His morality is all sympathy, just what morality should be
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I am sailing with thee through the dizzy sky! How beautiful thou art!
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