Ah, how wonderful is the advent of the Spring!—the great…
“Ah, how wonderful is the advent of the Spring!—the great annual miracle… which no force can stay, no violence restrain, like love, that wins its way and cannot be withstood by any human power, because itself is divine power. If Spring came but once in a century, instead of once a year, or burst forth with the sound of an earthquake, and not in silence, what wonder and expectation would there be in all hearts to behold the miraculous change!... We are like children who are astonished and delighted only by the second-hand of the clock, not by the hour-hand.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Spring symbolizes unstoppable, divine change that surpasses human control, inspiring awe and hope.
In simple terms: Spring is a powerful, unstoppable change.
Embrace the natural flow of change and its wonder.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gardening
- seasonal transitions
- personal growth
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond to sudden change?
- What “spring” are you waiting for?
Change can be disruptive and unsettling for some.