Agriculture Quote by Virgil
“E'en in mid-harvest, while the jocund swain Pluck'd from the brittle stalk the golden grain, Oft have I seen the war of winds contend, And prone on earth th' infuriate storm descend, Waste far and wide, and by the roots uptorn, The heavy harvest sweep through ether borne, As light straw and rapid stubble fly In dark'ning whirlwinds round the wintry sky.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Eclogue (excerpt), 1st century BC
Harvest winds clash with golden grain, illustrating nature’s chaotic power over human labor.
In simple terms: Storms disrupt harvest, showing nature’s force.
Key Takeaway
Respect and adapt to natural forces.
Themes
nature
harvest
conflict
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
literary
environmental
When to use this quote
- farming
- climate change discussions
Key Concepts
classical literature
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we mitigate environmental risks?
- What lessons can ancient poetry teach modern agriculture?
A Different Perspective
Human control over nature is limited.
