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The webpage is a reflection on the natural splendor of sunrises, sunsets, and clouds, featuring quotes from various authors and photographic illustrations by K. Barrett, emphasizing the theme of "Boundless Beauty."

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The article titled "The Sun, Sky, Clouds and Quotes" under the "Weeds and Wildflowers: June Prompt" section celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of natural phenomena such as the sun, sky, and clouds. It compiles a series of thoughtful quotes from renowned authors and poets like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nora Roberts, and Paulo Coelho, which accompany stunning photographs taken by K. Barrett. The piece encourages readers to appreciate and engage with the free and accessible wonders of the world, suggesting that these daily spectacles offer a fresh start and a source of inspiration, joy, and dreams. The article concludes with a thank you to Dennett for the June prompt "Boundless Beauty," inviting readers to immerse themselves in the beauty that surrounds them daily.

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  • Ralph Waldo Emerson advocates for living life to the fullest, embracing the outdoors, and indulging in the wildness of nature.
  • Nora Roberts implies that the sun is a source of light and vitality that people should actively seek out.
  • Debasish Mridha likens the intake of sunlight to a daily ritual that invigorates the spirit.
  • Juansen Dizon views every sunrise as an opportunity for a new beginning and a chance to shape one's life story.
  • Rabindranath Tagore appreciates clouds not just for their role in weather, but for the beauty they add to the sky, especially during sunsets.
  • Paulo Coelho acknowledges that the beauty of sunsets is enhanced by the presence of clouds, suggesting that challenges or dark times can contribute to life's beauty.
  • Henry Ward Beecher believes that the sun's shine is a universal source of joy,
Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

Weeds and Wildflowers: June Prompt

The Sun, Sky, Clouds and Quotes

Boundless Beauty

Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. — Ralph Waldo Emerson

When we look up at the bright sky, soaked in sunshine, or watch the sun rise above or dip below the horizon, that is boundless beauty. The sun, sky, and even the clouds wash over us, wrap around us, and gives us a reason to look up.

Do you see that out there? The strange, unfamiliar light? It’s called the sun. Let’s go get us a little. — Nora Roberts

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

I drink a cup of sunlight every morning to brighten myself. — Debasish Mridha

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written. — Juansen Dizon

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky. — Rabindranath Tagore

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022
Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

Don’t forget: Beautiful sunsets need cloudy skies. — Paulo Coelho

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022
Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but the wide world’s joy. — Henry Ward Beecher

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

Ô, Sunlight! The most precious gold to be found on Earth. ― Roman Payne

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

Sunrise looks spectacular in the nature; sunrise looks spectacular in the photos; sunrise looks spectacular in our dreams; sunrise looks spectacular in the paintings, because it really is spectacular! — Mehmet Murat ildan

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream. — Bernard Williams

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

The strange thing about the sunset is that we actually don’t want the sun to set, we want it to stay right on the horizon, not below it, not above it, just right on it. — Mehmet Murat Ildan

Photo © K.Barrett, 2022
Photo © K.Barrett, 2022

There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them. — Jo Walton

Thanks for reading! I hope everyone enjoys many moments wrapped in the boundless beauty of the sky.

Thanks to Dennett for the June prompt: Boundless Beauty.

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