Quote by HalldÃ³r Laxness

The poet felt completely free now as he stood there on the deck in his collar and boots, sailing past new and ever newer districts; even if he did not own this land's resources, he owned its beauty.

The poet felt completely free now as he stood there on the d

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This quote expresses the poet's sense of freedom and ownership through his perception of beauty. Despite not possessing the land's resources, the poet believes that the beauty of the surroundings belongs to him. This suggests that the poet finds solace and inspiration in the aesthetics of the world around him, providing him with a sense of freedom and fulfillment.

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