Question

for, nature is not always tricked in holiday attire, but the same scene which yesterday breathed perfume and glittered as for the frolic of the nymphs, is overspread with melancholy today. -nature, ralph waldo emerson what does this sentence mean? people are only interested in nature when it is beautiful, like in springtime. natures power to delight is constant, just as a persons melancholy always returns. nature is not inherently delightful; it reflects the inner state of the person observing it.

Explanation:

The quote says nature isn't always in a 'holiday' or pleasant state. A scene that was delightful yesterday can be melancholy today. This implies nature's mood - like appearance - depends on the observer's inner state.

Answer:

Nature is not inherently delightful; it reflects the inner state of the person observing it.