There are three material things, not only useful, but
essential to life. No one “knows
how to live” till he has got them.
These are pure air, water, and earth.
There are three immaterial things, not only useful, but
essential to life. No one knows
how to live till he has got them also.
These are admiration, hope and love.
Admiration—the power of discerning and taking delight in
what is beautiful in visible form and lovely in human character; and,
necessarily, striving to produce what is beautiful in form and to become what is
lovely in character.
Hope—the recognition, by true foresight, of better things to
be reached hereafter, whether by ourselves or others; necessarily issuing in
the straightforward and undisappointable effort to advance, according to our
proper power, the gaining of them.
Love—both of family and neighbour, faithful and satisfied.
9 comments:
All necessary...
Very true. I wish more people recognize them.
Very deep and true, Toni. Lovely job with the photos, too.
That thing is serious! I would put it smack into the middle of my edibles garden so there would be some structure there instead of just a big odd space! Gosh, it's really beautiful.
Linda, thanks for the giving my morning an inspirational lift. Your words of wisdom are so true.
Beautiful post, Toni. I'm late commenting, but I appreciate the lift to my morning.
Toni, what a wonderful post!!Thanks for sharing...
Very well-written and thoughtful post, Toni.
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