History quote by Wendell Berry

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I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief... For a time I rest in the gr
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"I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief... For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free"

- Wendell Berry

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This quote by Wendell Berry talks to the charm of nature and the peace it can bring. He speaks of the wild things that do not worry about the future and the sorrow it may bring. He speaks of the grace of the world and how it can bring a sense of freedom. He is recommending that by taking time to appreciate the charm of nature, we can find a sense of peace and flexibility from our concerns. He is encouraging us to require time to appreciate the beauty of the world around us and to discover peace in the present moment. By doing so, we can discover a sense of liberty from our worries and sorrow. This quote talks to the power of nature and how it can bring us peace and flexibility.

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Wendell Berry This quote is written / told by Wendell Berry somewhere between August 5, 1934 and today. He was a famous Poet from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic History. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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