Quote by Thomas Hardy

Let me enjoy the earth no less Because the all-enacting MightThat fashioned forth its lovelinessHad other aims than my delight.

Let me enjoy the earth no less Because the all-enacting Migh

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds joy in the beauty of the Earth despite acknowledging that its creation was not solely intended for their pleasure. They appreciate that the power responsible for creating the Earth had motives beyond their personal satisfaction. Nonetheless, the speaker still embraces and relishes the Earth's beauty, highlighting a reverence for its existence and an ability to find happiness in it.

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