Animals Quote by Margaret Wise Brown
““Dear Father, hear and bless thy beasts and singing birds, and guard with tenderness small things that have no words.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Goodnight Moon, Margaret Wise Brown, 1947
A prayer to protect all living things, especially the small and voiceless, urging tenderness toward nature.
In simple terms: Protect all living things with tenderness.
Key Takeaway
Show care for the small and silent.
Themes
nature
compassion
spirituality
protection
Mood
gentle
inspirational
Type
ethical
environmental
When to use this quote
- gardening
- wildlife rescue
- child education
- community activism
Key Concepts
environmental ethics
mindfulness
interconnectedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we practice tenderness toward the voiceless?
- What small actions protect nature daily?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as overly sentimental.
