Quote by Virgil Publius Vergilius Maro

May the countryside and the gliding valley streams content me. Lost to fame, let me love river and woodland.

May the countryside and the gliding valley streams content m

Summary

This quote expresses a longing for a simple and fulfilled life surrounded by the beauty of nature. It suggests that the author seeks tranquility and contentment in the countryside, finding solace and happiness in the gentle flow of the valley streams and the peacefulness of the river and woodland. The desire to be detached from external demands, such as fame, implies a yearning for a more unpretentious and harmonious existence, placing value on the serenity and solace that can be found in the natural world.

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By Virgil Publius Vergilius Maro

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