The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.

The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.

Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms.

Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms.

Nature is wont to hide herself.

Nature is wont to hide herself.

The landscape should belong to the people who see it all the time.

The landscape should belong to the people who see it all the time.

Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.

Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise.

The groves were God's first temples.

The groves were God's first temples.

I've always regarded nature as the clothing of God.

I've always regarded nature as the clothing of God.

And how should a beautiful, ignorant stream of water know it heads for an early release - out across the read more

And how should a beautiful, ignorant stream of water know it heads for an early release - out across the desert, running toward the Gulf, below sea level, to murmur its lullaby, and see the Imperial Valley rise out of burning sand with cotton blossoms, wheat, watermelons, roses, how should it know?

If there's a power above us, (and that there is all nature cries
aloud
Through all her works) read more

If there's a power above us, (and that there is all nature cries
aloud
Through all her works) he must delight in virtue.