Quotes by Thomas Traherne

Thomas Traherne (1636-74), English clergyman, poet, mystic

By this you may see who are the rude and barbarous Indians: for verily there is no savage nation under the cope of Heaven, that is more absurdly barbarous than the Christian World. They that go naked and drink water and live upon roots are like Adam, or Angels in comparison of us.

Centuries, "Third Century," no. 12 (written c. 1672; first published 1908)

Nudist Quotes

Helen Mirren on Nudity

"I'm a naturist at heart," she says, taking a sip of wine. "I love being on beaches where everyone is naked. Ugly young people, beautiful old people, whatever. It's so unsexual and so liberating..."