Animals Quote by Dornford Yates
““Jenny had spent her girlhood at Nature’s knee. Birds and beasts were the only friends she had, and meadows, mountains and forests were all the world she knew. Now Jenny’s understanding was very quick: and she had learned of Nature much of her lovely lore. With her, the most shy animals were at their ease; birds would come at her call; things that would grow for no gardener grew for her; and of the poor, dumb creatures she knew so well, she had acquired that instinct of which I have spoken before. And””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The House of the Wolf by Dornford Yates, 1925
Deep connection with nature grants harmony with all living things, fostering effortless influence and stewardship.
In simple terms: Nature bond yields harmony.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate nature connection.
Themes
nature
harmony
stewardship
intuition
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gardening
- wildlife conservation
- outdoor education
- eco‑tourism
- personal growth
Key Concepts
ecology
spirituality
anthropology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modern life hinder nature bonds?
- What practices deepen natural intuition?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can easily attune to nature.
