Beauty Quote by E.B. White
““Your essays spoke of beauty, of love, of light and darkness, of joy and sorrow, and of the goodness of life. They were wonderful compositions. I have seldom read any that have touched me more. To thank you and your teacher Mrs. Ellis, I am sending you what I think is one of the most beautiful and miraculous things in the world—an egg. I have a goose named Felicity and she lays about forty eggs every spring. It takes her almost three months to accomplish this. Each egg is a perfect thing. I am mailing you one of Felicity's eggs. The insides have been removed—blown out—so the egg should last forever. I hope you will enjoy seeing this great egg and loving it. Thank you for sending me your essays about being somebody. I was pleased that so many of you felt the beauty and goodness of the world. If we feel that when we are young, then there is great hope for us when we grow older.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1960s, null;A writer expresses deep gratitude and shares a symbolic gift, an egg, representing life's beauty and hope.
Appreciation for artistic expression and the symbolic power of a simple, enduring gift.
In simple terms: Thankful for art and hope.
Key Takeaway
Cherish creative work; recognize simple symbols of life.
Themes
gratitude
beauty
hope
symbolism
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
appreciative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- school essays
- teacher feedback
- personal letters
- gift exchange
Key Concepts
gift-giving
literary appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the egg symbolize for you?
- How can simple gifts convey deep meaning?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical aspects of the gesture.
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