Children Quote by Mark Twain
““Now what has kept your leaves so green, Arbre Fée de Bourlemont? The children's tears! They brought each grief, And you did comfort them and cheer Their bruisèd hearts, and steal a tear That, healèd, rose a leaf. And what has built you up so strong, Arbre Fée de Bourlemont? The children's love! They've loved you long Ten hundred years, in sooth, They've nourished you with praise and song, And warmed your heart and kept it young— A thousand years of youth! Bide always green in our young hearts, Arbre Fée de Bourlemont! And we shall always youthful be, Not heeding Time his flight; And when, in exile wand'ring, we Shall fainting yearn for glimpse of thee, O, rise upon our sight!””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Arbre Fée de Bourlemont, 19th century poem attributed to Twain (source uncertain)
Children's tears and love nourish the tree, keeping it forever youthful and vibrant.
In simple terms: Children's emotions sustain the tree's vitality.
Key Takeaway
Nurture youthful spirit through love and compassion.
Themes
nature
youth
love
resilience
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
poetic
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- gardening
- childhood education
- community building
Key Concepts
symbolism
intergenerational care
renewal
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we learn from children's love about staying youthful?
- How does caring for others keep us vibrant?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex ecological processes.
