Skip to content

Clouds Quote by John Lubbock

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time” quote by John Lubbock
Download Open image
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time”

John Lubbock

About This Quote

Source Book: The Pleasure of the Pasture, 1865

Restful moments in nature are valuable for mental renewal, not idleness.

In simple terms: Nature rest restores mind.

Key Takeaway

Take time to pause outdoors.

Themes

rest nature mindfulness

Mood

calm reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • summer picnic
  • forest walk
  • gardening
  • mindful breathing

Key Concepts

psychological renewal stress reduction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nature pause improve focus?
  • What simple outdoor habit could you adopt?
A Different Perspective

Overindulgence can become avoidance of duties.

4.6 out of 5 (10 ratings)

More by John Lubbock

Explore all 84 John Lubbock quotes

More Clouds quotes

Browse all 2,443 Clouds quotes