Quote by Wendell Berry

I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief... For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.

I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their li

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's desire to find solace and tranquility in the company of untamed nature. The "wild things" symbolize creatures that have not burdened their lives by dwelling on sorrow and future troubles. By immersing themselves in nature's embrace, the speaker experiences a temporary respite from their own worries, allowing them to feel the inherent beauty and freedom that exists within the natural world.

By Wendell Berry

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