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Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some
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"Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books"

- John Lubbock

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This quote by John Lubbock speaks with the power of nature in teaching us lessons that can not be discovered in books. Nature is an effective instructor, and can offer us with knowledge and understanding that can not be discovered in books. Nature can teach us about the charm of the world, the value of balance, and the power of resilience. Nature can also teach us about the interconnectedness of all living things, and how our actions can have a causal sequence on the environment. Nature can likewise teach us about the importance of taking care of our world, and how our actions can have an enduring influence on the environment. Nature can likewise teach us about the importance of valuing the small minutes in life, and how to discover pleasure in the simple things. Nature can provide us with a sense of peace and connection that can not be found in books.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by John Lubbock between April 30, 1834 and May 28, 1913. He/she was a famous Statesman from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Nature. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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