I have no hostility to nature
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I have no hostility to nature,
but a child's love to it.
I expand and live in the warm day like corn and melons.
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Meaning
This quote means his relationship to nature is affectionate, trusting, and childlike rather than hostile or analytical.
About Author
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, known for his work on transcendentalism and individualism. His quotes often reflect self-reliance, wisdom, and introspection. Emerson inspires writers, thinkers, and students to embrace personal growth, independent thought, and the philosophical exploration of life and nature.
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