Done Quote by Elizabeth Goudge
“Nothing is ever finished and done with in this world. You may think a seed was finished and done with when it falls like a dead thing into the earth; but when it puts forth leaves and flowers next spring you see your mistake.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Little White Horse, 1929
Life is ongoing; what appears finished may later unfold into new growth, reminding us of continual change.
In simple terms: Nothing is truly finished; growth continues.
Key Takeaway
Embrace patience and expect renewal.
Themes
growth
impermanence
hope
Mood
hopeful
thoughtful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gardening
- career development
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Ecology
cycle of life
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize hidden potential?
- What signs indicate a new phase?
A Different Perspective
Expecting finality can cause disappointment.
![“[Salvation] is a curious process of divine burglary. The first thing to be wrested from one by a God who said 'Thou shalt not steal' is one's good opinion of one's self.” quote by Elizabeth Goudge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/359/elizabeth-goudge-2888_burglary_salvation-is-a-curious-process-of-divine_266718.jpg)
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
