Quote by C.S. Lewis

We do not want merely to see beauty... we want something else which can hardly be put into words- to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it. That is why we have peopled air and earth and water with gods and goddesses, and nymphs and elves.

We do not want merely to see beauty... we want something els

Summary

This quote suggests that humans desire more than just the ability to witness beauty. It speaks to a deeper longing to be connected with the beauty we observe - to merge ourselves with it, absorb it, and become an integral part of it. The existence of gods, goddesses, nymphs, and elves in mythologies is seen as an expression of this innate yearning to intertwine our beings with the enchanting aspects of nature found in the air, earth, and water. The quote highlights our innate desire to go beyond being mere spectators and instead become participants in the awe-inspiring beauty of the world.

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Nature Beauty Gods Elves Nymphs

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