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“There are gems of wondrous brightness Ofttimes lying at our feet, And we pass them, walking thoughtless, Down the busy, crowded street. If we knew, our pace would slacken, We would step more oft with care, Lest our careless feet be treading To the earth some jewel rare.” quote by Rudyard Kipling
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“There are gems of wondrous brightness Ofttimes lying at our feet, And we pass them, walking thoughtless, Down the busy, crowded street. If we knew, our pace would slacken, We would step more oft with care, Lest our careless feet be treading To the earth some jewel rare.”

Rudyard Kipling

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Every jewels lie unnoticed; if we slowed, we’d cherish them and protect the earth’s rare treasures.

In simple terms: We ignore beautiful things; slowing down helps value them.

Key Takeaway

Pause to notice and protect hidden beauty.

Themes

nature mindfulness beauty

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • urban walking
  • nature appreciation
  • conservation efforts

Key Concepts

environmental stewardship attention focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • What everyday beauties do you overlook?
  • How can you cultivate mindful walking?
A Different Perspective

Modern life often distracts from simple wonders.

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