Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Complete

"The animal shall not be measured by man. In a world older and more complete than ours, they move finished and complete, gifted with extension of the senses we have lost or never attained, living by voices we shall never hear. They are not brethren; they are not underlings; they are other nations, caught with ourselves in the net of life and time, fellow prisoners of the splendor and travail of the earth." Henry Beston, naturalist and author 1888 - 1968
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6 comments:

  1. SuzAugust 2, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Oh I love this quote...yes...other nations....I love that dearly

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  2. VictoriaAugust 2, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    It really resonated with me, too, Suz. I'm glad you like it.

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  3. JJAugust 3, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I think it's the most splendid summation of my own feeling I've ever read, Victoria. I'm re-inspired. Thank you for posting it.

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  4. VictoriaAugust 3, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    You're welcome, JJ.

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  5. oldcrow61August 4, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    I got choked up reading this. It expresses my own feelings beautifully.

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  6. VictoriaAugust 5, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    That's how I felt when I read it, OC. I would have liked to have known Mr. Beston...

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