My calling ties me to no office, makes me no man's slave, compels me to no action which my soul condemns. It sets me free from town life, which I loathe; and allows me to breathe clean air, to exercise limbs as well as brain, and to wake up each morning to the wide prospect which to my eyes is the dearest on earth.
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About This Quote

Themes

  • Nature — Appreciation for the natural world and our place within it
  • Work — The value of effort, discipline, and meaningful labour

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