O foolish one, how could you say that nature's generosity is not universal? Just cultivate depth of thought and perception, and you will see that every single thing is a gift.
The poet gently rebukes our habit of complaining, reminding us that nature's bounty and grace are neither scarce nor selective—they surround everyone equally. The limitation lies not in the universe's generosity, but in our own inability to pause and truly perceive the world around us. The moment you awaken your mind and deepen your perspective, you begin to realize that every breath, every bloom, and every ordinary moment is an extraordinary gift.
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