All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.
Johann Wolfgang Von GoetheRead
What is now the foliage moving?_x000D_ _x000D_ Air is still, and hush'd the breeze,_x000D_ _x000D_ Sultriness, this fullness loving,_x000D_ _x000D_ Through the thicket, from the trees._x000D_ _x000D_ Now the eye at once gleams brightly,_x000D_ _x000D_ See! the infant band with mirth_x000D_ _x000D_ Moves and dances nimbly, lightly,_x000D_ _x000D_ As the morning gave it birth,_x000D_ _x000D_ Flutt'ring two and two o'er earth.
Interpretation
The quote captures the beauty and liveliness of nature, particularly highlighting the joy of life in a tranquil environment.
In this quote, Goethe marvels at the serenity of nature, observing the quiet atmosphere and the sudden lively movements of young beings amidst the stillness. It reflects the essence of life and renewal, emphasizing how even in calm moments, life can burst forth with energy and joy, embodying the celebration of existence and the beauty of the natural world.
In practice
Using this quote during a nature retreat to emphasize the beauty of the outdoors.
All the knowledge I possess everyone else can acquire, but my heart is all my own.
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Know thyself? If I knew myself I would run away.
Once a disease has entered the body, all parts which are healthy must fight it: not one alone, but all. Because a disease might mean their common death. Nature knows this; and Nature attacks the disease with whatever help she can muster.
We see God face to face every hour, and know the savor of Nature.
Modern research divides nature into tiny pieces and conducts tests that conform neither with natural law nor with practical experience. The results are arranged for the convenience of research, not according to the needs of the farmer.
A widening circle of researchers believes that the loss of natural habitat, or the disconnection from nature even when it is available, has enormous implications for human health and child development. They say the quality of exposure to nature affects our health at an almost cellular level.
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Very little grows on jagged rock. Be ground. Be crumbled, so wildflowers will come up where you are.
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