Air Quote by Philip Gilbert Hamerton
“What delights us in the spring is more a sensation than an appearance, more a hope than any visible reality. There is something in the softness of the air, in the lengthening of the days, in the very sounds and odors of the sweet time, that caresses us and consoles us after the rigorous weeks of winter.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Landscape Painting, 1875
Spring evokes a feeling of hope and comfort rather than a visual change, soothing us after winter's harshness.
In simple terms: Spring feels hopeful and soothing.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the gentle optimism of spring.
Themes
hope
comfort
seasonal change
sensory perception
Mood
calm
hopeful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- walking in nature
- gardening
- seasonal decorating
- mindful breathing outdoors
Key Concepts
phenomenology
psychology of seasons
aesthetic experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the sensory experience of spring affect your mood?
- What personal hopes do you associate with longer days?
A Different Perspective
May overlook that spring also brings allergies and unpredictable weather.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)