Air Quote by John Armstrong
“Impious! forbear thus the first general hail. To disappoint, Increase and multiply, To shed thy blossoms thro' the desert air, And sow thy perish'd offspring in the winds.”
About This Quote
The poem urges perseverance despite hardship, urging growth through adversity.
In simple terms: Endure hardship to achieve growth.
Key Takeaway
Persist through adversity.
Themes
perseverance
growth
adversity
nature
Mood
somber
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- career setbacks
- creative blocks
- health crises
Key Concepts
resilience
hope
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What hardships have shaped you?
- How can you find meaning in struggle?
A Different Perspective
Adversity may not always lead to growth.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)