Banana Quote by Isabella Bird
“Above Hilo, broad lands sweeping up cloudwards, with their sugar cane, kalo, melons, pine-apples, and banana groves suggest the boundless liberality of Nature.”
About This Quote
Source Travelogue: Unbeaten Tracks, 1885
The passage celebrates Hawaii’s abundant, generous natural bounty, portraying its landscapes as endlessly giving.
In simple terms: Nature provides abundant, generous gifts.
Appreciate and protect natural abundance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- agricultural tourism
- environmental education
- sustainable farming
- conservation policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view influence conservation?
- What responsibilities arise from such abundance?
May overlook ecological challenges and human impact.