Flowers Quote by Gerard Manley Hopkins
“Glory be to God for dappled things for skies of couple-color as a brinded cow; For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "God's Grandeur" (published 1877) in Poems of the Period
The poet celebrates the varied, intricate beauty of nature, comparing its colors and patterns to a dappled cow and a trout, seeing divine artistry in everyday details.
In simple terms: Nature's details show God's art.
Key Takeaway
Notice the small wonders around you.
Themes
nature
beauty
divine
observation
artistry
Mood
reverent
inspired
Type
spiritual
descriptive
When to use this quote
- Walking in a park
- birdwatching
- photography
- writing poetry
Key Concepts
Pantheism
aesthetic appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- What small detail has moved you today?
- How do you see the divine in everyday life?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on minutiae may miss larger truths.
