When a man wantonly destroys one of the works of man we call him a vandal. When he destroys one of the works of god we call him a sportsman.
Joseph Wood KrutchRead
Only those within whose own consciousness the sun rise and set, the leaves burgeon and wither, can be said to be aware of what living is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True awareness of life comes from experiencing and understanding its natural cycles.
This quote emphasizes that a deep understanding of life requires a personal awareness and connection to its rhythms and changes. It suggests that those who genuinely perceive the transitions of nature and their own existence are truly awake to the experience of living, as they recognize the significance of life's fleeting moments and inherent cycles.
Themes
AwarenessLifeConsciousnessNatureExperience
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a discussion on mindfulness and living in the present.
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