Nature Quote by Alice Walker
““… People have (with the help of conventions) oriented all their solutions toward the easy and toward the easiest side of the easy; but it is clear that we must hold to what is difficult; everything in Nature grows and defends itself in its own way and is characteristically and spontaneously itself, seeks at all costs to be so and against all opposition. —Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Letters to a Young Poet, 1902
Advocates embracing difficulty, asserting that nature and life inherently resist easy solutions and must be faced with perseverance.
In simple terms: Hard work is essential; nature resists shortcuts.
Key Takeaway
Choose the challenging path.
Themes
perseverance
nature
effort
growth
resilience
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- artistic creation
- personal development
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
ontological resistance
creative struggle
self‑determination
Questions to Reflect On
- What difficult task are you avoiding?
- How does struggle shape your identity?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the value of simplicity in some contexts.
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