The day before yesterday we returned from Schneeberg, where we had a good time despite the unfavorable weather. In Cirknitz we stayed for one day. We sailed on the beautiful, world-famous Cirknitz Lake. During this water trip, I involuntarily thought of Cooper's story, which I am now reading and which is entitled Der Wildtödter and which is set on Lake Glimmerglass in America. The lake was not its greatest extent, and the shoreline was naturally irregular and interrupted by bays. The area is pretty, the lake was so peaceful, so pure, nothing moved, only the oars made a small tacking noise, the barge glided so calmly over the clear water, oh, it was so wonderful. I could have enjoyed this unusual sight for hours. The stamp of deep tranquility, the silence of nature, the view of an object that so often occupied my thoughts, granted me such pure delight. Death itself at the sight of a beautiful landscape, at the open book of nature should be more beautiful, more sweet. In nature one feels the closeness of the highest being and the nothingness of the poor mortals much more than in the gloomy chambers, the free, artless nature is the most glorious, most uplifting temple, which God himself built for the benefit of his children and for his glorification. I always feel so good, so peaceful, when I can move in the open air. Nothing beats nature!

Transkript Prof. dr. Urška Perenič