Children Quote by Daphne du Maurier
““The children had had an argument once about whether there was more grass in the world or more sand, and Roger said that of course there must be more sand because of under the sea; in every ocean all over the world there would be sand, if you looked deep down. But there could be grass too, argued Deborah, a waving grass, a grass that nobody had ever seen, and the colour of that ocean grass would be darker than any grass on the surface of the world, in fields or prairies or people's gardens in America. It would be taller than tress and it would move like corn in the wind. ("The Pool””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Pool” by Daphne du Maurier, 1946
Children debate the abundance of sand versus grass, imagining a hidden, darker ocean grass that outgrows trees and moves like corn.
In simple terms: Kids imagine a mysterious, abundant ocean grass.
Key Takeaway
Consider unseen possibilities beyond obvious facts.
Themes
imagination
nature
wonder
comparison
Mood
playful
thoughtful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- environmental education
- creative writing
- science speculation
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
mythic ecology
perception
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen worlds might exist?
- How do imagination and reality intersect?
A Different Perspective
The fantastical view may ignore scientific evidence.
