Blending into the tinctures and textures of the countryside. The tree which falls without any human hearing still falls, as the creatures who die without being found by a human still die.

Sara Baume
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The tree that falls without any human hearing still falls, as the creatures who die without being found by a human still die. In this quote, Shakespeare is saying that no matter how insignificant a living creature may appear, it still has a role to play in the greater scheme of things. The tree that falls may go unnoticed, but it still does its part in holding up the rest of nature. When we dismiss people and events that don’t seem to fit into our plans and goals for life, we miss out on opportunities and connections that can make the world a better place.

Source: A Line Made By Walking

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