Quotes About Nature

To live well is to live in harmony with ourselves, others and nature, and that idea of harmony is, of course, an aesthetic one.

If you thrive on the city energy it is necessary to leave the city frequently and to walk in parks, to get away from people. You are more sensitive than you realize. Find a spot that makes you happy.

Appearance should never attain reality, And if nature conquers, then must art retire.

When the nature of the thing is incomprehensible, I can acquiesce in the Scripture: but when the signification of words is incomprehensible, I cannot acquiesce in the authority of a Schoolman.

It is impossible to meditate on time and the mystery of nature without an overwhelming emotion at the limitations of human intelligence.

My job has always been to hold a mirror up to nature.

The more we study Art, the less we care for Nature.

The majesty of creation forms my faith in the Creator.

The validity of a tax depends upon its nature, and not upon its name.

I don't just commit sin. Apart from God, I am sinful. My problem is not just what I do; it's who I am without His nature.

I think for me to do a traditional sitting meditation I would really have to spend a couple weeks working at it. The only way I know how to efficiently, effectively meditate is by walking in nature.

I have always been first and foremost a cinephile, so making references to other films is second nature to me.

The rain wasn't the usual glittering silver, but dark and dirty, as if nature were a scrubwoman wringing out a filthy mop.

You need to eat what's local. So that's what I'm trying to do - just be as close to nature as possible.

Theme-park approach to nature. We judge plants and animals by whether they're entertaining to us. We gravitate toward animals and plants that are big, dramatic, beautiful and at eye-level.

One's neighbor is always the enemy. That is the nature of things.

deception and 'con games' are a way of life in all species and throughout nature. Organisms that do not improve their ability to deceive - and to detect deception - are less apt to survive.

The tragic side of many architectural enterprises is that they destroy natural beauties which are a priceless possession and cannot be replaced.

Sends Nature forth the daughter of the skies... To dance on earth, and charm all human eyes.

The shape and texture of fruit is sensuous and fascinating, but the true delight blossoms when you experience the flavor of these colorful gifts of nature.

What is certain is that setting a piece of nature in place and drawing it are two very different things.

For all that faire is, is by nature good;That is a signe to know the gentle blood.

Nature; it always inspires me. Living in New York, it can get quite stressful sometimes, so on the weekends, I like to go hiking.

To be thoroughly and abidingly happy is not only to get what we all instinctively desire, but to fulfill the purpose of our nature.