If your purse no longer bulges and you've lost your golden…
“If your purse no longer bulges and you've lost your golden treasure, If times you think you're lonely and have hungry grown for pleasure, Don't sit by your hearth and grumble, don't let mind and spirit harden. If it's thrills of joy you wish for get to work and plant a garden! If it's drama that you sigh for, plant a garden and you'll get it You will know the thrill of battle fighting foes that will beset it If you long for entertainment and for pageantry most glowing, Plant a garden and this summer spend your time with green things growing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The poem urges turning to productive, nurturing work—like gardening—to find fulfillment instead of idle longing or bitterness.
In simple terms: Work and nurture to find joy, not idle longing.
Key Takeaway
Engage in purposeful activity.
Themes
purpose
fulfillment
productivity
nature
self‑care
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- career stagnation
- loneliness
- boredom
- seeking excitement
Key Concepts
mindfulness
growth
meaningful work
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What activity can you start today that nurtures you?
- How does caring for something grow your inner peace?
A Different Perspective
Only work may not satisfy deeper emotional needs.