Quote by James Thomson

The negligence of Nature wide and wild, Where, undisguised by mimic art, she spreads Unbounded beauty to the roving eye.

The negligence of Nature wide and wild, Where, undisguised b

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that the beauty found in nature is unmatched by any man-made attempt to replicate it. Nature's beauty is described as "unbounded," meaning it knows no limits or boundaries. Unlike artifice or artificial creations, which are often disguised or imitative, nature's beauty is genuine and freely offered to those who explore and appreciate it. The quote criticizes the tendency to neglect and overlook the natural world, highlighting the awe-inspiring and untamed beauty that nature has to offer.

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By James Thomson

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