Flower Quote by Henry David Thoreau
“As a snow-drift is formed where there is a lull in the wind, so, one would say, where there is a lull of truth, an institution springs up.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Civil Disobedience, 1849
Uses a snow-drift metaphor to warn that truthlessness allows institutions to arise unchecked.
In simple terms: Truthlessness breeds false institutions.
Uphold truth, question institutions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media consumption
- political discourse
- educational curricula
- community meetings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern truth?
- What institutions need scrutiny?
Truth can be subjective, complicating judgments.