Quote by David Seabury

Nature is at work. Character and destiny are her handiwork. She gives us love and hate, jealousy and reverence. All that is ours is the power to choose which impulse we shall follow.

Nature is at work. Character and destiny are her handiwork.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the influence of nature on human beings and suggests that our character and destiny are shaped by her. It suggests that nature bestows upon us a range of emotions and instincts like love, hate, jealousy, and reverence. However, it is up to us to exercise our free will and decide which of these impulses we will act upon. In essence, the quote implies that we have the ability to choose our actions and ultimately shape our own paths in life.

By David Seabury

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