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And part of the soil is called to wash away In storms and…

“And part of the soil is called to wash away In storms and streams shave close and gnaw the rocks. Besides, whatever the earth feeds and grows Is restored to earth. And since she surely is The womb of all things and their common grave, Earth must dwindle, you see and take on growth again.” quote by Lucretius
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“And part of the soil is called to wash away In storms and streams shave close and gnaw the rocks. Besides, whatever the earth feeds and grows Is restored to earth. And since she surely is The womb of all things and their common grave, Earth must dwindle, you see and take on growth again.”

Lucretius

About This Quote

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

Nature’s cycles of erosion and renewal show that all things are temporary, and Earth continuously reshapes itself.

In simple terms: Nature constantly erodes and renews itself.

Key Takeaway

Respect the impermanence of life.

Themes

nature impermanence renewal

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • environmental studies
  • gardening
  • personal loss
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy cosmology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you cope with change?
  • What can you learn from natural cycles?
A Different Perspective

Human impact can disrupt natural cycles.

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