"Thank God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well as the earth"
- Henry David Thoreau
About this Quote
Henry David Thoreau's quote is a representation on the damaging power of humans. He is happy that human beings can not fly and therefore can not create devastation overhead along with on the planet. He is expressing his gratitude that human beings are restricted in their ability to create devastation. He is additionally sharing his admiration for the appeal of the sky, which would be messed up if humans had the ability to fly and cause devastation in the sky. Thoreau's quote is a suggestion of the relevance of protecting the beauty of the natural world as well as of the need to be mindful of the destructive power of people. It is a tip to be mindful of our activities as well as to take care of the atmosphere. Thoreau's quote is a suggestion that human beings should be thankful for the constraints of their power as well as must strive to protect the charm of the natural world.
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