Quote by Henry David Thoreau

The lakes are something which you are unprepared for; they lie up so high, exposed to the light, and the forest is diminished to a fine fringe on their edges, with here and there a blue mountain, like amethyst jewels set around some jewel of the first water, - so anterior, so superior, to all the changes that are to take place on their shores, even now civil and refined, and fair as they can ever be.

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Summary

This quote describes the awe-inspiring beauty of lakes set against the backdrop of towering mountains and fringes of forests. It highlights how the lakes, untouched by human development, stand as timeless gems of nature that are unaffected by the changes happening around them. The quote suggests that their magnificence surpasses any form of human refinement, presenting them as ethereal havens of tranquility and perfection. The vivid imagery captures the reader's imagination, emphasizing the unparalleled and enduring beauty of these pristine bodies of water.

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