Quote by William Wordsworth, The World is

The world is too much with us; late and soon,Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers:Little we see in Nature that is ours;We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon!

The world is too much with us; late and soon,Getting and spe

Summary

This quote by William Wordsworth reflects on the disconnect between humans and nature. He suggests that the relentless pursuit of materialistic desires, and the constant preoccupation with acquiring and consuming, has caused us to neglect our relationship with the natural world. By indulging in these pursuits, we unknowingly waste our true potential and fail to recognize the beauty and significance of nature. Wordsworth laments that we have become detached from nature, sacrificing the purity of our hearts for material gain.

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By William Wordsworth, The World is

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