Beauty Quote by L. Frank Baum
““The cyclone had set the house down gently, very gently – for a cyclone—in the midst of a country of marvelous beauty. There were lovely patches of green sward all about, with stately trees bearing rich and luscious fruits. Banks of gorgeous flowers were on every hand, and birds with rare and brilliant plumage sang and fluttered in the trees and bushes. A little way off was a small brook, rushing and sparkling along between green banks, and murmuring in a voice very grateful to a little girl who had lived so long on the dry, gray prairies.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, 1900
A vivid description of a cyclone’s gentle landing amidst a beautiful, lush landscape, contrasting chaos with serenity.
In simple terms: A cyclone lands gently in a beautiful setting.
Key Takeaway
Find calm amid chaos.
Themes
nature
beauty
contrast
tranquility
chaos
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
descriptive
inspirational
When to use this quote
- storm aftermath
- travelers in disaster
- appreciating nature
- finding peace in turmoil
Key Concepts
environmental imagery
peaceful juxtaposition
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay grounded during sudden change?
- What beauty can you notice in a crisis?
A Different Perspective
The description may romanticize dangerous natural events.
