Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins

What would the world be, once bereft of wet and wildness? Let them be left. O let them be left, wildness and wet; Long live the weeds and the wilderness yet.

What would the world be, once bereft of wet and wildness? Le

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of preserving and valuing the natural world in its untamed and untamed state. It suggests that, without the presence of wildness and the vitality of nature, the world would lose a fundamental element of its beauty and essence. It advocates for the continued existence of wild spaces, urging us to safeguard the weeds and the wilderness, as they contribute to the richness and diversity of our planet, and inspire our connection with the natural world.

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By Gerard Manley Hopkins

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