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“Even in a jungle, lovely flowers will spring up here and there, such being the fecundity of nature, and however badly our pastors and masters run our society, however much they pull to pieces that which they claim to be keeping intact, nature remains fecund, human beings are born with human…” quote by Eric Bentley
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“Even in a jungle, lovely flowers will spring up here and there, such being the fecundity of nature, and however badly our pastors and masters run our society, however much they pull to pieces that which they claim to be keeping intact, nature remains fecund, human beings are born with human traits, sometimes human strength outweighs human weakness, and human grace shows itself amid human ugliness. ‘In the bloodiest times,’ as our play has it, ‘there are kind people.’”

Eric Bentley

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Nature persists and produces beauty despite human corruption, showing that kindness and grace can emerge even in harsh times.

In simple terms: Nature endures and kindness appears despite human flaws.

Key Takeaway

Seek and nurture kindness in adversity.

Themes

nature kindness humanity resilience

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • social upheaval
  • environmental crisis
  • personal hardship

Key Concepts

fecundity grace human traits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you foster kindness when society seems broken?
  • What small acts of grace can you practice daily?
A Different Perspective

Nature’s resilience can be overwhelmed by extreme destruction.

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