Charles BaudelaireNature is a temple in which living columns sometimes emit confused words. Man approaches it through forests of symbols, which observe him with familiar glances.
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The quote “Nature is a temple in which living columns sometimes emit confused words. Man approaches it through forests of symbols, which observe him with familiar glances.” is often used to describe the ways that nature can be an inspiration. The poet Ta-Nehisi Coates said that the power of nature comes from the natural laws that govern the universe. The quote also implies that man has to come to nature in order to understand it.
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- What strange phenomena we find in a great city, all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open. Life swarms with innocent monsters.
- Life has but one true charm: the charm of the game. But what if we’re indifferent to whether we win or lose?
- Inspiration comes of working every day.
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