Nature Quote by William Wordsworth
““There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream, The earth, and every common sight, To me did seem Apparelled in celestial light, The glory and the freshness of a dream. It is not now as it hath been of yore;— Turn wheresoe'er I may, By night or day, The things which I have seen I now can see no more. The rainbow comes and goes, And lovely is the rose; The moon doth with delight Look round her when the heavens are bare; Waters on a starry night Are beautiful and fair; The sunshine is a glorious birth; But yet I know, where’er I go, That there hath past away a glory from the earth.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The World Is Too Much With Us” (excerpt), 1807
The poet laments losing the wonder and vividness of nature, feeling that modern life has dulled his perception of beauty.
In simple terms: Nature’s wonder feels faded now.
Key Takeaway
Seek moments of awe in everyday life.
Themes
nature
loss
nostalgia
beauty
Mood
melancholic
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- walking in a park
- watching sunrise
- gardening
- stargazing
Key Concepts
transcendence
perception
modernity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reconnect with nature’s wonder?
- What simple sight can inspire awe today?
A Different Perspective
The poem may romanticize the past, ignoring present joys.
