"As long as I retain my feeling and my passion for Nature, I can partly soften or subdue my other passions and resist or endure those of others"
- Lord Byron
About this Quote
The quote means that as long as the speaker keeps their love and appreciation for nature, they can decrease the strength of their other emotions and stay strong when confronted with the enthusiasms of others. The speaker is highlighting the importance of a connection to nature in accomplishing psychological balance and resilience.
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