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Autumn Quote by Lewis Carroll

“In autumn, when the leaves are brown, Take pen and ink, and write it down.” quote by Lewis Carroll
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“In autumn, when the leaves are brown, Take pen and ink, and write it down.”

Lewis Carroll

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Walrus and the Carpenter” (excerpt), 1876

He suggests using pen and ink to capture autumn’s brown leaves, encouraging creative documentation of nature.

In simple terms: Write down autumn’s colors.

Key Takeaway

Document seasonal change creatively.

Themes

nature creativity writing

Mood

contemplative melancholic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • journaling nature
  • painting landscapes
  • writing poetry

Key Concepts

Observation artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does writing change your perception of seasons?
  • What details do you notice when you pause to write?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize nature, ignoring ecological issues.

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