Body Quote by Emily Carr
“Indians do not hinder the progress of their dead by embalming or tight coffining. When the spirit has gone they give the body back to the earth. the earth welcomes the body-coaxes new life and beauty from it, hurries over what men shudder at. Lovely tender herbage bursts from the graves, swiftly, exulting over corruption.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Grave Garden", 1935
The dead are returned to earth, which transforms decay into new life and beauty.
In simple terms: Earth reclaims bodies, turning them into thriving nature.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural cycles and ecological renewal.
Themes
death
renewal
nature
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gardening
- memorial design
- environmental education
Key Concepts
ecology
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this perspective influence attitudes toward death?
- What can we learn about life from decay?
A Different Perspective
Cultural practices may conflict with this view of burial.
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