Behold Quote by John Muir
“Do behold the king in his glory, King Sequoia. Behold! Behold! seems all I can say… Well may I fast, not from bread but from business, bookmaking, duty doing & other trifles… I’m in the woods woods woods, & they are in mee-ee-ee… I wish I were wilder & so bless Sequoia I will be.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “King Sequoia” by John Muir, 1905
The speaker admires the majestic sequoia, yearning to become wilder and more connected to nature, rejecting material concerns.
In simple terms: Longing to be wild and close to nature.
Key Takeaway
Embrace nature, let go of trivialities.
Themes
nature
spirituality
longing
environment
self‑transformation
Mood
awe
inspired
reflective
Type
poetic
environmental
When to use this quote
- Hiking
- forest meditation
- conservation work
- digital detox
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Ecology
Transcendence
Romanticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you incorporate wilderness into daily life?
- What does “being wilder” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
The poetic style may obscure practical steps for environmental action.
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