Air Quote by John Muir
“The water in music the oar forsakes. The air in music the wing forsakes. All things in move in music and write it. The mouse, lizard, and grasshopper sing together on the Turlock sands, sing with the morning stars.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Music of Nature”, 1905
All elements of nature harmonize like music, creating a unified song.
In simple terms: Nature’s parts create a harmonious whole.
Key Takeaway
Listen to nature’s unity.
Themes
nature
harmony
interconnectedness
Mood
awe
inspired
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- environmental education
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
ecosystem
music metaphor
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing nature’s harmony affect your actions?
- What can we learn from nature’s interconnectedness?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize nature’s simplicity.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)
