I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild an want it back.
Mary OliverRead
My work is the world. Here the sunflowers, there the hummingbird - equal seekers of sweetness. Here the quickening yeast; there the blue plums.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the interconnectedness of all living things and the beauty found in nature's diversity.
Mary Oliver's quote emphasizes the idea that every part of the natural world, from sunflowers to hummingbirds, plays an essential role in the greater ecosystem. It suggests that all creatures and elements seek sweetness and nourishment in their own ways, highlighting the beauty and significance of diversity in nature, and inviting us to appreciate the simple yet profound connections in the world around us.
Themes
NatureInterconnectednessBeautyDiversityEcosystem
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a nature conservation speech to emphasize the importance of all living beings.
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