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William Wordsworth

For I have learned to look on nature, not as in the hour of thoughtless youth, but hearing oftentimes the still, sad music of humanity.

William Wordsworth

Nature

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The author describes how his view of nature has changed from a carefree, youthful perspective to a more thoughtful and serious one. He now senses a deep, emotional connection between the natural world and human experiences of sorrow and reflection.

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