Doctrine Quote by Robert Henryson
“The nuttes schell, thocht it be hard and teuch,Haldis the kirnill, and is delectabill.Sa lyis thair ane doctrine wyse aneuch,And full of fruit, under ane fenyeit Fabill.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Nuttes Schell (circa 1500)
A modest, seemingly hard fruit yields abundant sweetness, illustrating that humble things can hold great value.
In simple terms: Small, plain things can be surprisingly rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Seek value beyond appearances.
Themes
humility
abundance
unexpected reward
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- gardening
- budgeting
- personal growth
- education
Key Concepts
literature
metaphor
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple things have surprised you with their worth?
- How can you recognize hidden value in daily life?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex value judgments.
![“We have the ability to take him [President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez] out, and I think the time has come that we exercise that ability. We don't need another $200 billion war to get rid of one, you know, strong-arm dictator. It's a whole lot easier to have some of the covert operatives do the job…” quote by Pat Robertson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/194/pat-robertson-1972_ability_we-have-the-ability-to-take-him-presiden_23256.jpg)
