Bare branches Quote by Alice Hoffman
““Somehow, what they'd had was already over, and she hadn't even been aware of the end. This happened with roses: it was possible to take them for granted all summer as they wound along fences and gates, and then in September, when they faded, how beautiful they'd once been suddenly took hold. That was when people began to yearn for them, and all winter long they'd watch the bare branches for buds, vowing that this time they'd be grateful for all that they had.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The World Between Us” (2004)
People take summer roses for granted; loss makes them appreciate beauty, prompting gratitude.
In simple terms: Loss reveals true value of beauty.
Cultivate gratitude before loss.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gardening
- relationship loss
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you cherish now?
- How does loss change your view?
May romanticize loss.