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Beauty Quote by Robert W. Service

“Yet it isn't the gold that I'm wanting So much as just finding the gold. It's the great, big, broad land 'way up yonder, It's the forests where silence has lease; It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder, It's the stillness that fills me with peace.” quote by Robert W. Service
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““Yet it isn't the gold that I'm wanting So much as just finding the gold. It's the great, big, broad land 'way up yonder, It's the forests where silence has lease; It's the beauty that thrills me with wonder, It's the stillness that fills me with peace.””

Robert W. Service

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Great Gold” (song lyric), 1910s

The speaker values the journey and the natural world more than material wealth, seeking peace and wonder in nature.

In simple terms: Nature and peace outweigh material gold.

Key Takeaway

Seek fulfillment in nature, not riches.

Themes

nature peace wonder journey

Mood

contemplative inspired

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • hiking
  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • environmental activism

Key Concepts

transcendence spirituality environmental appreciation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “gold” symbolize for you?
  • How can you find wonder in everyday surroundings?
A Different Perspective

Material pursuits can distract from deeper fulfillment.

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