Autumn Quote by Edith Wharton
““High Pasture Come up--come up: in the dim vale below The autumn mist muffles the fading trees, But on this keen hill-pasture, though the breeze Has stretched the thwart boughs bare to meet the snow, Night is not, autumn is not--but the flow Of vast, ethereal and irradiate seas, Poured from the far world's flaming boundaries In waxing tides of unimagined glow. And to that height illumined of the mind he calls us still by the familiar way, Leaving the sodden tracks of life behind, Befogged in failure, chilled with love's decay-- Showing us, as the night-mists upward wind, How on the heights is day and still more day.””
About This Quote
A meditation on transcending earthly struggles, urging ascent toward a luminous, boundless consciousness beyond decay and loss.
In simple terms: Rise above life's hardships to a higher, radiant awareness.
Key Takeaway
Seek higher perspective beyond material decline.
Themes
transcendence
nature
spiritual illumination
impermanence
hope
Mood
reflective
aspiring
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grappling with personal failure
- feeling love's fading
- contemplating mortality
- seeking inspiration
- standing at a literal or figurative hill
Key Concepts
contrast of seasons
light vs darkness
inner journey
cosmic scale
Practical Applications
- creative writing
- motivational speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- What does 'higher day' symbolize for you?
- How can you apply this ascent in daily life?
A Different Perspective
The poem’s lofty language may alienate readers seeking concrete guidance.
