Quotation by

John Burroughs

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.

Nature

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John Burroughs means that spending time in nature helps calm his mind and body, providing relief from stress or discomfort. He also finds that being outdoors refreshes his senses, helping him see, hear, and feel things more clearly and in balance.

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