

“The happiest man is he who learns from nature the lesson of worship”
― Nature
― Nature

“I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.”
― Excursions, Poems and Familiar Letters V2
― Excursions, Poems and Familiar Letters V2

“Like winds and sunsets, wild things were taken for granted until progress began to do away with them. Now we face the question whether a still higher 'standard of living' is worth its cost in things natural, wild and free. For us of the minority, the opportunity to see geese is more important than television.”
―
―

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”
― The Sense of Wonder
― The Sense of Wonder
Mattnoval’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Mattnoval’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Mattnoval
Lists liked by Mattnoval