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The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see n
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"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others only a green thing that stands in the way. Some see nature all ridicule and deformity... and some scarce see nature at all. But to the eyes of the man of imagination, nature is imagination itself"

- William Blake

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This quote by William Blake speaks to the concept that appeal is in the eye of the beholder. He suggests that the very same tree can evoke different feelings in different people. To some, it might bring tears of delight, while to others it might be nothing more than an obstacle. Some may see nature as a source of ridicule and ugliness, while others might not even see it. However, to those with a creative eye, nature provides inspiration and creativity. This quote serves as a suggestion that beauty is subjective which we need to value the beauty worldwide around us, no matter how we view it.

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William Blake This quote is written / told by William Blake between November 28, 1757 and August 12, 1827. He was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 66 other quotes.

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