Bears Quote by Lucretius
“...Thus it comes That earth, without her seasons of fixed rains, Could bear no produce such as makes us glad, And whatsoever lives, if shut from food, Prolongs its kind and guards its life no more.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: De Rerum Natura, Book 1, 1st century BC
Without seasonal rains, Earth could not produce foods that bring joy; life ceases without nourishment.
In simple terms: Rain is essential for life’s joy.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate nature’s cycles.
Themes
nature
seasons
food
joy
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- agriculture
- environmental education
- food security
Key Concepts
dependency
ecology
survival
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What would life be without seasonal change?
- How do we value food?
A Different Perspective
Human control over weather is limited.
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