Quote by John Lubbock

Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the natural world has the power to be a profound teacher, surpassing what can be learned from books. It implies that by observing and immersing ourselves in the beauty and wonder of Earth's elements - such as the skies, woods, fields, lakes, rivers, mountains, and seas - we can gain valuable insights and knowledge that go beyond the realms of written information. Nature is seen as a schoolmaster, offering lessons and wisdom that are unique and incomparable to the lessons found within the pages of books.

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