Nature
James Carville on Time
“The best time to plant an oak tree was twenty-five years ago. The second best time is today.” James Carville
Willie Tyler on Lightning
“The reason lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place is that the same place isn’t there the second time.” Willie Tyler
Gerard De Nerval on Nature
“Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.” Gerard De Nerval
William Shakespeare on Nature
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” William Shakespeare
Socrates on Nature
“He is richest who is content with the least, for content is the wealth of nature.” Socrates
Jimmy Carter on Nature
“Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries.” Jimmy Carter
Iris Murdoch on Nature
“People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.” Iris Murdoch
Demetri Martin Funny Quote
“I bought a cactus. A week later it died. And I got depressed, because I thought, Damn. I am less nurturing than a desert.” Demetri Martin, New York Magazine, October 3, 2005
George Carlin on Nature
“Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong.” George Carlin US comedian and actor (1937 – 2008)