If nature were a bank, they would have already rescued it.
Eduardo GaleanoRead
What I love most about nature is how indifferent it is to us humans and human suffering. While we are here with our little or big tragedies - the wind is blowing, the leaves are rustling in the trees, the flowers bloom, and die - there's a great comfort in that indifference.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Nature remains unaffected by human struggles, offering comfort in its indifference.
This quote highlights the stark contrast between human emotions and the impartiality of nature. Valzhyna Mort suggests that while humans are often consumed by their own tragedies and dramas, nature continues its course without concern, providing a perspective that can be both comforting and humbling. The indifference of nature serves as a reminder of the larger, ongoing cycles of life, which can help us find solace in our own challenges.
Themes
NatureIndifferenceHuman SufferingComfortTragedy
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote to comfort a friend going through tough times by reminding them of the stability found in nature.
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