Apples Quote by Sherwood Anderson
““The story of Doctor Reefy and his courtship of the tall dark girl who became his wife and left her money to him is a very curious story. It is delicious, like the twisted little apples that grow in the orchards of Winesburg. In the fall one walks in the orchards and the ground is hard with frost underfoot. The apples have been taken from the trees by the pickers. They have been put in barrels and shipped to the cities where they will be eaten in apartments that are filled with books, magazines, furniture, and people. On the trees are only a few gnarled apples that the pickers have rejected. They look like the knuckles of Doctor Reefy's hands. One nibbles at them and they are delicious. Into a little round place at the side of the apple has been gathered all of its sweetness. One runs from tree to tree over the frosted ground picking the gnarled, twisted apples and filling his pockets with them. Only the few know the sweetness of the twisted apples.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Man Who Became a Woman” (1930)
The passage uses vivid apple imagery to illustrate how hidden, unconventional choices can hold unexpected sweetness and insight.
In simple terms: Unusual choices can be rewarding.
Key Takeaway
Seek value in the overlooked.
Themes
creativity
perception
choice
beauty
Mood
thoughtful
poetic
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- artistic inspiration
- decision making
- exploring alternatives
Key Concepts
metaphor
narrative
subjectivity
Questions to Reflect On
- What “twisted apples” have you ignored?
- How can you discover sweetness in the unconventional?
A Different Perspective
The abstract style may obscure practical application for some readers.
