Autumn Quote by Sara Teasdale
“The world is tired, the year is old, The faded leaves are glad to die...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The World Is Tired” by Sara Teasdale, 1915
The poem reflects on aging and the natural cycle of life, finding peace in inevitable endings.
In simple terms: Life ages, endings bring peace.
Key Takeaway
Accept change and find calm.
Themes
mortality
acceptance
nature
time
peace
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
contemplative
When to use this quote
- grieving loss
- seasonal change
- end of a project
- letting go of expectations
Key Concepts
impermanence
renewal
beauty of decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find peace in endings?
- What does “glad to die” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize decay, overlooking the pain of loss.
