Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to lay our eye level with her smallest leaf, and take an insect view of its plain.

Nature will bear the closest inspection. She invites us to l

Summary

This quote suggests that nature is intricately detailed and worth exploring closely. It implies that we should observe nature from a perspective similar to that of an insect, focusing on even the tiniest aspects such as individual leaves. By doing so, we can gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities and beauty that exist in the natural world.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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