--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Every thought is a seed. If you plant…" description: "\"Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don't count on harvesting Golden Delicious.\" — Bill Meyer" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e42/bill-meyer-223417_apples_every-thought-is-a-seed-if-you-plant-cra_138103.png" --- # Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don't… ![“Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don't count on harvesting Golden Delicious.” quote by Bill Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e42/bill-meyer-223417_apples_every-thought-is-a-seed-if-you-plant-cra_138103.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e42/bill-meyer-223417_apples_every-thought-is-a-seed-if-you-plant-cra_138103.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e42/bill-meyer-223417_apples_every-thought-is-a-seed-if-you-plant-cra_138103.png) > “Every thought is a seed. If you plant crab apples, don't count on harvesting Golden Delicious.” [Bill Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bill-meyer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Thoughts act like seeds; the quality of ideas you plant determines the fruit you reap. **In simple terms:** Plant good ideas to harvest good results. Key Takeaway Cultivate positive thoughts deliberately. Themes thoughts growth seeds mindset outcome Mood inspirational reflective motivational Type Apples:0 Flower:0 Seed:1 Thought Seed:1 Crab Apples:0 Plant Crab:0 When to use this quote - personal goal setting - education - creative projects Key Concepts intentional thinking personal development metaphor for learning Questions to Reflect On - What seed are you planting today? - How can you prune unproductive thoughts? A Different Perspective Negative thoughts can dominate if not managed. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Apples](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/apples/) [Crab Apples](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/crab-apples-1566649/) [Flower](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/flower/) [Plant Crab](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/plant-crab-1566650/) [Seed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/seed/) [Thought Seed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/thought-seed-492828/) ## Related quotes > [Thought is the seed of action.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ralph-waldo-emerson/thought-is-the-seed-of-action/) [Ralph Waldo Emerson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ralph-waldo-emerson/) > [“I did it to protect my good reputation in case anyone ever caught me walking around with crab apples in my cheeks. 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