And the peace which I always found in the silence and emptiness of the moors filled me utterly

James Herriot
About This Quote

She's referring to the peace she feels when she's alone in the wilderness. She goes on to say that this is one of the few things she can count on in life, and she values it so much that it has become her “favorite possession.” The essence of this quote is that even when you are alone, there are moments when you still feel peaceful and have nothing to worry about.

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