Each day, and the living of it, has to be a conscious creation in which discipline and order are relieved with some play and pure foolishness.
May SartonRead
Whatever peace I know rests in the natural world, in feeling myself a part of it, even in a small way.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True peace comes from connecting with the natural world.
In this quote, May Sarton reflects on the profound sense of peace she experiences from feeling a connection to nature. She emphasizes that even a small recognition of our part in the natural world can foster tranquility and harmony within ourselves.
Themes
PeaceNatureConnectionTranquilityHarmony
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about mental health, one might use this quote to highlight the importance of nature in finding inner peace.
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