Need some “green” motivation, or simply want to reflect on the beauties of nature through written words?
Following is a list of some of the famous quotes expressing significance of our planet:
1. “To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.” – Jane Austen
2. “At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough.” ― Toni Morrison
3. “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir
4. “Be melting snow. Wash yourself of yourself.” ― Rumi
5. “The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.” ― Charles Darwin
6. “Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.” — Gerard De Nerval
7. “In nature, nothing exists alone.” — Rachel Carson
8. “Man is as yet the best marvel and the best issue on this planet.” — David Sarnoff
9. “I believe in God, only I spell it Nature.” — Frank Lloyd Wright
10. “If you want the world to stay the way it is, you don’t want it to stay.” — Erich Fried
11. “The earth is what we all have in common.” — Wendell Berry
12. “He that plants trees loves others beside himself.” — Thomas Fuller
13. “Nature shrinks as capital grows. The growth of the market cannot solve the very crisis it creates.” — Vandana Shiva
14. “Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” — Albert Einstein
15. “Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” — Jimmy Carter
16. “Nature: a place where birds fly around uncooked.” — Oscar Wilde
17. “There’s nothing wrong with having a tree as a friend.” — Bob Ross
18. “Oddly enough the overriding sensation I got looking at the earth was, my god that little thing is so fragile out there.” — Mike Collins, Astronaut
19. “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” — Vincent van Gogh
20. “Wildlife is something which man cannot construct. Once it is gone, it is gone forever.” —Joy Adamson
There you have it, we hope we sparked some green inspiration within you. Have we missed your favourite? Let us know in the comments below, we would love to hear it – and potentially grow our list!
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