Quotes about Nature

Is it true, O Christ in heaven, that the highest suffer the most? That the strongest wander furthest and most hopelessly are lost? That the mark of rank in nature is capacity for pain? That the anguish of the singer makes the sweetness of the strain?

We're terrible animals. I think that the Earth's immune system is trying to get rid of us, as well it should.

I want to make it clear,if there is ever a conflict [between environmental quality and economic growth], I will go for beauty, clean air, water, and landscape.

Environmental extremists ... wouldn't let you build a house unless it looked like a bird's nest.

We are facing a tipping point of environmental crisis unprecedented in human history and our very survival is dependent on protecting nature.

We are told that when Jehovah created the world he saw that it was good what would he say now

Every failure, every adversity, every heartache may be a blessing in disguise providing it softens the animal portion of our nature.

Who could believe in the prophecies ... that the world would end this summer, while one milkweed with faith matured its seeds.

Do not look for a miracle, because you will not find it. You will find only the eternal laws of nature. These laws are available to every person who has the faith and the courage to use them.

Through primrose tufts, in that sweet bower, The periwinkle trailed its wreaths; And 'tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes.

Faith is not like bottled water but like rain. Its destiny is not just to be kept and held but to make something visible grow.

The higher animals are in a sense drawn into Man when he loves them and makes them (as he does) much more nearly human than they would otherwise be.