Calm Quote by Wells Tower
““The loveliness of the day was enough to knock you down. Swallows rioted above the calm green lid of the lake. Birch trees gleamed like filaments among the dark evergreens. No planes disturbed the sky. I felt dead to it, though I did take a kind of comfort that all of this beauty was out here, persisting like mad, whether you hearkened to it or not.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, Wells Tower, 2021
Nature’s indifferent beauty persists regardless of human awareness, offering both awe and existential comfort.
In simple terms: Nature continues unchanged, indifferent to us.
Key Takeaway
Find solace in the constancy of the natural world.
Themes
nature
existentialism
beauty
Mood
tranquil
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- hiking
- photography
- meditation
- environmental advocacy
Key Concepts
impermanence
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature’s indifference affect your purpose?
- What small moments of beauty can you notice daily?
A Different Perspective
May feel overwhelming or isolating.
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