It occurred to me that if this were a sight that could be seen only once in a century, this read more

It occurred to me that if this were a sight that could be seen only once in a century, this little headland would be thronged with spectators.

The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen.

The only thing that ever sat its way to success was a hen.

The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.

The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.

To the artist there is never anything ugly in nature.

To the artist there is never anything ugly in nature.

I drank the silence of God from a spring in the woods.

I drank the silence of God from a spring in the woods.

At the close of the day, when the hamlet is still
And mortals the sweets of forgetfulness prove,
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At the close of the day, when the hamlet is still
And mortals the sweets of forgetfulness prove,
When nought but the torrent is heard on the hill
And nought but the nightingale's song in the grove.

Things perfected by nature are better than those finished by art.
[Lat., Meliora sunt ea quae natura quam illa read more

Things perfected by nature are better than those finished by art.
[Lat., Meliora sunt ea quae natura quam illa quae arte perfecta
sunt.]

Nature never says one thing and wisdom another.

Nature never says one thing and wisdom another.

Nature too unkind;
That made no medicine for a troubled mind!

Nature too unkind;
That made no medicine for a troubled mind!