Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The prayer of the farmer kneeling in his field to weed it, the prayer of the rower kneeling with the stroke of his oar, are true prayers heard throughout nature.


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Summary

This quote suggests that prayers can transcend religious rituals and are found in everyday actions. It implies that the farmer weeding his field and the rower rowing their boat can both engage in a spiritual connection with nature. By being fully present in their respective tasks and connecting with the natural world, these individuals are engaged in a form of prayer that is recognized and heard by nature itself.

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Prayer
By Ralph Waldo Emerson
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