Accumulation Quote by Myrtle Reed
“The river itself portrays humanity precisely, with its tortuous windings, its accumulation of driftwood, its unsuspected depths, and its crystalline shallows, singing in the Summer sun. Barriers may be built across its path, but they bring only power, as the conquering of an obstacle is always sure to do. Sometimes when the rocks and stone-clad hills loom large ahead, and eternity itself would be needed to carve a passage, there is an easy way around. The discovery of it makes the river sing with gladness and turns the murmurous deeps to living water, bright with ripples and foam.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: River Reflections, 2019
Life mirrors a river’s twists, depths, and obstacles; finding creative routes turns challenges into joy.
In simple terms: Life is like a river; find easy paths around obstacles.
Key Takeaway
Seek alternative solutions when faced with difficulty.
Themes
adaptability
creativity
resilience
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- career change
- personal growth
- project planning
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
metaphor
nature
problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- When will you look for a new route?
- What does “river singing” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Rivers can also flood; not all obstacles have easy detours.
