Barbed wire Quote by Marianne Moore
““Nevertheless" you've seen a strawberry that's had a struggle; yet was, where the fragments met, a hedgehog or a star- fish for the multitude of seeds. What better food than apple seeds - the fruit within the fruit - locked in like counter-curved twin hazelnuts? Frost that kills the little rubber-plant - leaves of kok-sagyyz-stalks, can't harm the roots; they still grow in frozen ground. Once where there was a prickley-pear - leaf clinging to a barbed wire, a root shot down to grow in earth two feet below; as carrots from mandrakes or a ram's-horn root some- times. Victory won't come to me unless I go to it; a grape tendril ties a knot in knots till knotted thirty times - so the bound twig that's under- gone and over-gone, can't stir. The weak overcomes its menace, the strong over- comes itself. What is there like fortitude! What sap went through that little thread to make the cherry red!””
About This Quote
Even fragile, seemingly chaotic elements can contain hidden strength and purpose, illustrating resilience and interconnectedness.
In simple terms: Hidden strength in chaos.
Key Takeaway
Recognize resilience in small things.
Themes
resilience
nature
interconnectedness
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gardening
- environmental education
- personal perseverance
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
metaphor
organic growth
adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find purpose in adversity?
- What small signs of strength do you overlook?
A Different Perspective
Complex metaphors may obscure practical lessons.
