Sadness is more or less like a head cold - with patience, it passes. Depression is like cancer.
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What we lose in our great human exodus from the land is a rooted sense, as deep and intangible as religious faith, of why we need to hold on to the wild and beautiful places that once surrounded us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of preserving nature and our connection to it amidst modernization and urbanization.
Barbara Kingsolver's quote reflects on the profound loss we experience as humanity moves away from natural landscapes due to urban expansion and development. She suggests that this shift results in a loss of deep-rooted understanding and appreciation for the beauty and significance of the wild places that once surrounded us, which are essential for our spiritual and emotional well-being.
Themes
NaturePreservationConnectionLossBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
A speech about environmental conservation.
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