Ifs Quote by Maxine Kumin
“And the pond's stillness nippled as if by rain instead is pocked with life.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Pond, Maxine Kumin, 1972
The pond's surface appears calm yet is teeming with hidden life.
In simple terms: Stillness hides activity beneath.
Look beyond appearances.
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When to use this quote
- environmental observation
- poetry analysis
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What unseen forces are at work in your life?
- How can you attune to subtle signs?
Surface calm can be deceptive, leading to complacency.