Bird Quote by Henry Miller
“At the bottom of every frozen heart there is a drop or two of love―just enough to feed the birds.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, early 20th century
Even the coldest hearts contain a small amount of love that can sustain life.
In simple terms: Cold hearts still have love to feed birds.
Recognize hidden compassion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- relationships
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we nurture love in hardened hearts?
- What does “feeding the birds” symbolize?
Love may be insufficient in extreme emotional states.