Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people…
““Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life. Awakening from the stupefying effects of the vice of over-industry and the deadly apathy of luxury, they are trying as best they can to mix and enrich their own little ongoings with those of Nature, and to get rid of rust and disease.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People discover that mountains feel like home and essential for health, counteracting industrial excess and luxury apathy.
In simple terms: Mountains are vital for wellbeing.
Key Takeaway
Seek nature to heal.
Themes
nature
health
industrial critique
spirituality
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
environmental
When to use this quote
- urban stress relief
- personal health
- environmental activism
- community building
Key Concepts
Ecology
biophilia
restoration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature restore you?
- What barriers prevent you from visiting mountains?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can access wilderness easily.