Bird Quote by Orison Swett Marden
““You must have birds in your heart, Madam, before you can find them in the bushes," said John Burroughs, the great naturalist, to a woman who complained that no birds ever came to her orchard, while he counted a score or more there, even while she uttered her plaint.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Quote cited by Orison Swett Marden, 1900s
Encouraging belief in possibilities before they manifest, using imagination to attract reality.
In simple terms: Believe first, then find.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate hope and imagination.
Themes
hope
imagination
belief
nature
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- goal setting
- nature observation
Key Concepts
manifestation
faith
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn belief into action?
- What “birds” are you seeking?
A Different Perspective
Belief without action may remain fantasy.
