Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, this it overflows upon the outward world.
Nathaniel HawthorneRead
I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day, and stand in deep contemplation over my vegetable progeny with a love that nobody could share or conceive of who had never taken part in the process of creation. It was one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of delicate green.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep appreciation for the beauty and wonder of nature, particularly the process of cultivation and growth.
In this quote, Nathaniel Hawthorne reflects on the profound joy and love he feels for his garden and the plants he nurtures. His experience of witnessing the growth of his vegetable plants fills him with a unique sense of connection to nature, which he believes cannot be fully understood by those who have not engaged in the act of creation and cultivation themselves. This highlights the intimate relationship between a gardener and their plants, suggesting that the act of growing is not merely a task but a deeply rewarding experience that enriches the soul.
Themes
NatureGardeningCreationGrowthAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a gardening workshop to inspire participants about the joys of cultivating plants.
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