Grass Quote by Faith Hunter
““I walked across the two feet of drive to the lawn and stepped slowly onto the grass. It wasn't a wild grass, of course, but it was happy grass. Some variety of centipede, the mat stretching across the open spaces, the leaves and roots and runners heavily steeped in time and good water and care and nitrates. It felt…satisfied, maybe, and very oddly, it also felt...snobbish, if grass can feel snobbish. My own mixed grasses at home felt useful, functional, and beneficial. "You are supposed to be eaten," I told the snobbish grass softly, "by sheep and cattle and goats and geese. You are foodstuff." "Nell?" Rick asked. "Nothing," I said, walking away, the grass tickling my arches and pressing up between my toes. "Just talking to the grass.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Grass” by Faith Hunter, 2019
He reflects on grass’s contentment and snobbery, drawing parallels to human self‑importance.
In simple terms: He sees both humility and pride in nature.
Key Takeaway
Balance humility with confidence.
Themes
nature
self‑reflection
pride
Mood
thoughtful
contemplative
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- garden contemplation
- creative writing
- personal insight
Key Concepts
ecology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the grass symbolize for you?
- How do you reconcile humility and pride?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s simplicity can mask complex emotions, mirroring human behavior.
