Autumn Quote by e. e. cummings
“A wind has blown the rain away and blown the sky away and all the leaves away, and the trees stand. I think, I too, have known autumn too long.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "somewhere i have never traveled" (fragment), 1926
Autumn’s loss leaves a stark, bare landscape, yet the trees endure, symbolizing resilience.
In simple terms: Leaves fall, trees stay, showing resilience.
Key Takeaway
Find strength in staying rooted despite loss.
Themes
nature
loss
resilience
seasonal change
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal grief
- environmental change
- career transition
- seasonal depression
Key Concepts
poetry
metaphor
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the bare tree teach you about endurance?
- How can you embody that resilience?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the quiet beauty of persistence.
