We lose a great deal, I think, when we lose this sense and feeling for the sun. When all has been said, the adventure of the sun is the great natural drama by which we live, and not to have joy in it and awe of it, not to share in it, is to close a dull door on natures's sustaining and poetic spirit. Henry Beston
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William Wordsworth was known for his poetic expressions. He captured life in all its beauty, and the world is a better place because of his work. He was also known for writing about poetry and nature. In this quote he is talking about the power of the sun to bless our lives, and how if we miss that blessing, we close ourselves off from inspiration. We are shutting ourselves off to inspiration when we forget to appreciate the beauty of nature on a daily basis, especially the sun.

Source: The Outermost House: A Year Of Life On The Great Beach Of Cape Cod

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