Air Quote by Jay Griffiths
“What is wild cannot be bought or sold, borrowed or copied. It is. Unmistakeable, unforgettable, unshamable, elemental as earth and ice, water, fire and air, a quintessence, pure spirit, resolving into no constituents. Don't waste your wildness: it is precious and necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Wild: An Elemental Journey, 2000
Describes wildness as essential, untamed, and precious, urging preservation of its pure spirit.
In simple terms: Wildness is essential and precious.
Key Takeaway
Preserve and honor wildness.
Themes
nature
wildness
spirituality
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
environmental
spiritual
When to use this quote
- conservation
- creative expression
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
environmental philosophy
ecology
Questions to Reflect On
- Why is wildness vital to humanity?
- How can we protect wildness in modern life?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize nature.
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