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“Every leaf is a spacious plain; every line a flowing brook; every period a lofty mountain.”

Quote by James Hervey

Book:Mediations and Contemplations: Containing Meditations Among the Tombs, Reflections on a Flower-garden, A Descant Upon Creation, Contemplations on the Night, Contemplations on the Starry Heavens, A Winter-piece ...

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Mediations and Contemplations: Containing Meditations Among the Tombs, Reflections on a Flower-garden, A Descant Upon Creation, Contemplations on the Night, Contemplations on the Starry Heavens, A Winter-piece ...

This book is a compilation of various reflective essays and meditative texts that delve into profound contemplations on life, death, nature, and the cosmos. The author engages with themes such as the beauty of nature, the fleeting nature of time, and the mysteries of the universe. The collection includes works that focus on the contemplation of death, the observation of the night sky, and the appreciation of the changing seasons. more

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James Hervey (February 26, 1714 - 1759) was an English writer known for his works on religious and moral themes. His most famous work is 'Moral Philosophy,' which had a significant impact on moral philosophy of the time. more

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