Quote by John Burroughs

If I were to name the three most precious resources of life, I should say books, friends, and nature; and the greatest of these, at least the most constant and always at hand, is nature.

If I were to name the three most precious resources of life,

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their belief that books, friends, and nature are the three most valuable resources in life. However, they assert that out of these three, nature is the greatest. The speaker suggests that while books and friendships are important, nature is always present and readily available. Nature is portrayed as a constant companion that can provide solace, inspiration, and a connection to the world in a way that books and friendships may not be able to consistently offer.

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By John Burroughs

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