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Arriving Quote by Richard Le Gallienne

“Nature is forever arriving and forever departing, forever approaching, forever vanishing; but in her vanishings there seems to be ever the waving of a hand, in all her partings a promise of meetings farther along the road.” quote by Richard Le Gallienne
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“Nature is forever arriving and forever departing, forever approaching, forever vanishing; but in her vanishings there seems to be ever the waving of a hand, in all her partings a promise of meetings farther along the road.”

Richard Le Gallienne

About This Quote

Source Poem: Nature’s Cycle, 1915

Nature constantly arrives, departs, and promises future meetings.

In simple terms: Nature is ever‑changing yet cyclical.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate nature’s continual renewal.

Themes

nature change impermanence hope philosophy

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • environmental activism
  • travel
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

Ecology temporal cycles existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you notice nature’s patterns?
  • What can you do to honor its cycles?
A Different Perspective

Human impact can disrupt cycles.

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