Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

In nature nothing can be given. All things are sold.

In nature nothing can be given. All things are sold.

Summary

This quote suggests that in nature, nothing comes for free. The concept of "giving" in nature is replaced by the idea of "exchange" or "selling." It implies that there is always a cost or consequence attached to obtaining anything in the natural world. It highlights the inherent balance and interconnectivity of nature, where every resource, action, or acquisition comes with a price or trade-off.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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