Quote by Annie Dillard

There is a muscular energy in sunlight corresponding to the spiritual energy of wind.

There is a muscular energy in sunlight corresponding to the

Summary

This quote suggests that just as wind carries a spiritual energy, sunlight possesses a powerful and energetic force. It implies that both sunlight and wind are sources of natural power, with sunlight representing a physical strength akin to muscles, while wind symbolizes a spiritual or metaphysical strength. The quote alludes to the idea that these two elements are interconnected and have a symbiotic relationship, highlighting the inherent energies present in nature.

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By Annie Dillard

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