Quote by John Muir

When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.

When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, st

Summary

This quote by John Muir highlights the interconnectedness and beauty of the world. By visualizing the Earth as a single dewdrop, adorned with diverse landmasses and surrounded by other celestial bodies, Muir emphasizes the unity of the universe. He suggests that when we acknowledge and appreciate this harmony, we perceive the world as an awe-inspiring and harmonious place, brimming with infinite beauty.

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