Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

I have no hostility to nature, but a child's love to it. I expand and live in the warm day like corn and melons.

I have no hostility to nature, but a child's love to it. I e

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their deep connection and affinity with nature. They clarify their lack of hostility towards it, emphasizing instead a childlike love and admiration. By comparing themselves to the growth and vitality of crops like corn and melons, they convey a sense of freedom and openness. Overall, the quote highlights the speaker's ability to fully immerse and derive joy from their surroundings, demonstrating their harmonious relationship with the natural world.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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