“Life in the country teaches one that the really stimulating things are the quiet, natural things, and the really wearisome things are the noisy, unnatural things. It is more exciting to stand still than to dance. Silence is more eloquent than speech. Water is more stimulating than wine. Fresh air is more intoxicating than cigarette smoke. Sunlight is more subtle than electric light. The scent of grass is more luxurious than the most expensive perfume. The slow, simple observations of the peasant are more wise than the most sparkling epigrams of the latest wit.”
Quote by Beverley Nichols
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Beverley Nichols
Beverley Nichols was a British author born on September 9, 1898, and died on September 15, 1983. Known for his works centered around rural life, Nichols is celebrated for his delicate pen and profound insight into nature. more
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