Quote by Aldo Leopold

Our ability to perceive quality in nature begins, as in art, with the pretty. It expands through successive stages of the beautiful to values as yet uncaptured by language.

Our ability to perceive quality in nature begins, as in art,

Summary

This quote suggests that our perception of quality in nature is similar to our perception of art. It starts with the superficial beauty of what is "pretty" and gradually evolves to appreciate the deeper beauty in what is considered "beautiful." As we progress, we develop an understanding of the intricate values and qualities of nature that are difficult to describe or express in words. It implies that our appreciation and understanding of nature, like art, can go beyond what language can capture.

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By Aldo Leopold

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