America Quote by Randall Jarrell
“Except from the Americans—but every pearl has its oyster.”
About This Quote
Every pearl originates from an oyster, implying that valuable outcomes arise from specific sources.
In simple terms: Pearls come from oysters; value has origins.
Key Takeaway
Recognize source of value.
Themes
metaphor
value
origin
Mood
curious
appreciative
Type
reflective
inspirational
When to use this quote
- resource management
- creative inspiration
- brand building
- education
Key Concepts
biology
economics
culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What 'pearls' have you cultivated?
- How to nurture sources of value?
A Different Perspective
Not all value is easily extracted.
![“Early in his life Mr. [Ezra] Pound met with strong, continued, and unintelligent opposition. If people keep opposing you when you are right, you think them fools; and after a time, right or wrong, you think them fools simply because they oppose you. Similarly, you write true things or good things…” quote by Randall Jarrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5a7/randall-jarrell-3811_ends_early-in-his-life-mr-ezra-pound-met-with_359433.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
