One impulse from a vernal wood May teach you more of man, Of moral evil and of good, Than all the sages can.
Romantic poet
From 'The Tables Turned,' advocating for learning from nature's direct experience over academic books and intellectual pursuits, a radical idea for education.
1798
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"Knowing that Nature never did betray The heart that loved her; 'tis her privilege, Through all the years of this our life, to lead From joy to joy: for she can so inform The mind that is within us, so…"
Strange & Unusual"By our own spirits are we mightily upheld."
Strange & Unusual"The eye—it cannot choose but see; We cannot bid the ear be still; Our bodies feel, where'er they be, Against or with our will."
Strange & Unusual"To the solid ground Of nature trusts the mind that builds for aye."
Strange & Unusual"The common growth of mother-earth Suffices me—her tears, her mirth, Her humblest mirth and tears."
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