Book Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“It is an incalculable added pleasure to any one's sum of happiness if he or she grows to know, even slightly and imperfectly, how to read and enjoy the wonder-book of nature.”
About This Quote
Reading nature, even imperfectly, adds a profound, immeasurable joy to one's overall happiness.
In simple terms: Nature reading enriches joy.
Key Takeaway
Spend time observing nature daily.
Themes
nature
learning
joy
Mood
reflective
uplifting
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- hiking
- birdwatching
- gardening
- stargazing
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What natural wonder intrigues you most?
- How can imperfect understanding still be rewarding?
A Different Perspective
Limited knowledge may cause frustration.
![“Wonder [admiratio astonishment, marvel] is a kind of desire for knowledge. The situation arises when one sees an effect and does not know its cause, or when the cause of the particular effect is one that exceeds his power of understanding. Hence, wonder is a cause of pleasure insofar as there is…” quote by Thomas Aquinas](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/79f/thomas-aquinas-837_arise_wonder-admiratio-astonishment-marvel-is_1916754.jpg)
![“Wonder is defined by Thomas [Aquinas] in the Summa Theologiae [I-II, Q. 32, a. 8], as the desiderium sciendi, the desire for knowledge, active longing to know.” quote by Josef Pieper](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ffe/josef-pieper-11414_active_wonder-is-defined-by-thomas-aquinas-in-t_3069488.jpg)
