Autumn Quote by Edwin Way Teale
“I see, when I bend close, how each leaflet of a climbing rose is bordered with frost, the autumn counterpart of the dewdrops of summer dawns. The feathery leaves of yarrow are thick with silver rime and dry thistle heads rise like goblets plated with silver catching the sun.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Desert: A Natural History, 1954
The passage captures a vivid contrast between summer dew and autumn frost, highlighting nature’s seasonal transformations and delicate beauty.
In simple terms: Summer dew becomes autumn frost, showing nature’s changing beauty.
Key Takeaway
Observe seasonal shifts in detail.
Themes
nature
seasonality
observation
Mood
reflective
tranquil
Type
descriptive
poetic
When to use this quote
- hiking
- photography
- gardening
- writing
- education
Key Concepts
phenology
transformation
aesthetic appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seasonal change affect your perception of familiar scenes?
- What details become visible in frost versus dew?
A Different Perspective
Frost may obscure detail, making observation harder.
