For the first time in his life, Mont Blanc for a moment looked to him what it was - a chaos of anarchic and purposeless forces - and he needed days of repose to see it clothe itself again with the illusions of his senses, the white purity of its snows, the splendor of its light, and the infinity of its heavenly peace. Nature was kind; Lake Geneva was beautiful beyond itself, and the Alps put on charms real as terrors.

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This quote describes a moment of enlightenment and realization for the speaker. They had always seen Mont Blanc, a mountain, as a symbol of beauty, purity, and peace. However, in a brief moment, they see it as chaotic, purposeless, and filled with uncontrollable forces. It takes them time and rest to regain their previous perception and once again see it as a place of illusion, purity, brilliance, and tranquility. Despite this revelation, the speaker finds solace in the kindness of nature, the beauty of Lake Geneva, and the captivating allure of the Alps, which are both enchanting and awe-inspiring.

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