Difficulty, my brethren, is the nurse of greatness - a harsh nurse, who roughly rocks her foster children into strength and athletic proportion.
William C. BryantRead
Come when the rains_x000D_ _x000D_ Have glazed the snow and clothed the trees with ice,_x000D_ _x000D_ While the slant sun of February pours_x000D_ _x000D_ Into the bowers a flood of light. Approach!_x000D_ _x000D_ The incrusted surface shall upbear thy steps_x000D_ _x000D_ And the broad arching portals of the grove_x000D_ _x000D_ Welcome thy entering.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote invites people to experience the beauty of nature during winter, where the light and ice create a mesmerizing atmosphere.
William C. Bryant's quote celebrates the serene beauty of winter, particularly when the rain transforms the landscape into a shimmering spectacle. The imagery of snow, ice, and the light filtering through trees emphasizes the idea of nature's allure, inviting observers to step into this enchanting setting for a greater appreciation of the natural world.
Themes
NatureWinterBeautyLightIceTranquility
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a nature-themed presentation to emphasize the beauty of winter.
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Look on this beautiful world, and read the truth in her fair page.
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The sweet calm sunshine of October, now_x000D_ _x000D_ Warms the low spot; upon its grassy mold_x000D_ _x000D_ The pur0ple oak-leaf falls; the birchen bough_x000D_ _x000D_ drops its bright spoil like arrow-heads of gold.
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