It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know the sense of wonder and humility.

About This Quote

This quote, written by William Wordsworth, was originally entitled “The Preface to the Lyrical Ballads.” It is one of Wordsworth’s most popular works. The poem was written after Wordsworth learned the news that his young friend, George Parr, had died of consumption. In this poem, he describes nature as a teacher who can teach us about ourselves. He uses the example of a child just starting school to show how the child must learn about nature in order to become educated.

Source: The Sense Of Wonder

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