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“Our seasons have no fixed returns, Without our will they come and go; At noon our sudden summer burns, Ere sunset all is snow.” quote by James Russell Lowell
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“Our seasons have no fixed returns, Without our will they come and go; At noon our sudden summer burns, Ere sunset all is snow.”

James Russell Lowell

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Seasons” (1840)

The poem reflects on the unpredictable nature of seasons, linking them to human will and fleeting moments.

In simple terms: Seasons change unpredictably, like life.

Key Takeaway

Accept change and act with intention.

Themes

nature impermanence human will

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • career planning
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry temporal cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you align your goals with changing circumstances?
  • What rituals help you embrace impermanence?
A Different Perspective

Human control over nature is limited.

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