Now that I have definitely begun to live I find myself more and more convinced that civilization with its trappings and artificialities is not so good as nature.

H.S. Ede
About This Quote

All throughout the course of our lives, we are affected by the trappings of civilization. They may not be bad in and of themselves, but they can become a hindrance to us as we try to live our lives. The quote above expresses that if we are going to live, it is important to do so in a way that makes us at peace with the world around us.

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