April Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“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
Source Poem: "The Princess" by Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1847
Understanding the root of a being reveals the unity of divine and human nature.
In simple terms: Knowing origins reveals divine‑human connection.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper understanding of origins.
Themes
spirituality
knowledge
unity
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- scientific inquiry
- religious study
- nature observation
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “root” symbolize for you?
- How does understanding origins affect belief?
A Different Perspective
Complexity of divine‑human relationship may resist simple explanation.
