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Autumn Quote by Cunningham Geikie

“Autumn is the Sabbath of the year; the time to think of all the past: nature's calm twilight before the darkness. It does make all men think at times; even the lightest and the worst. The distant days of our springtime, our faded summer, comes over us like a dream. We sit in the evening of our…” quote by Cunningham Geikie
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“Autumn is the Sabbath of the year; the time to think of all the past: nature's calm twilight before the darkness. It does make all men think at times; even the lightest and the worst. The distant days of our springtime, our faded summer, comes over us like a dream. We sit in the evening of our life in tender musings, and all that has been takes shadowy form again, and passes through the thoughts.”

Cunningham Geikie

About This Quote

Source Poem: "Autumn Sabbath" (date unknown)

Autumn is portrayed as a reflective pause, inviting contemplation of past seasons and life's twilight.

In simple terms: Autumn invites quiet reflection.

Key Takeaway

Embrace seasonal introspection.

Themes

autumn reflection time nature life cycles

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

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When to use this quote

  • personal journaling
  • nature walks
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

seasonal change nostalgia mortality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does autumn symbolize for you?
  • How do you honor life's transitions?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize melancholy.

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