Flower in the crannied wall, I pluck you out of the…
“Flower in the crannied wall, I pluck you out of the crannies, I hold you here, root and all, in my hand, Little flower-but if I could understand What you are, root and all, all in all, I should know what God and man is.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Understanding the root of a being reveals the unity of divine and human nature.
In simple terms: Knowing origins reveals divine‑human connection.
Seek deeper understanding of origins.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- scientific inquiry
- religious study
- nature observation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “root” symbolize for you?
- How does understanding origins affect belief?
Complexity of divine‑human relationship may resist simple explanation.