Autumn Quote by Wallace Stevens
“Divinity must live within herself: Passions of rain, or moods in the falling snow; Grievings in loneliness, or unsubdued Elations when the forest blooms; gusty Emotions on wet roads on autumn nights; All pleasures and all pains, remembering The boughs of summer and the winter branch. These are the measures destined for her soul.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Divinity" from Harmonious in, 1954
The poem celebrates the full spectrum of human experience, linking emotions to natural cycles as measures of the soul's depth.
In simple terms: Life’s emotions reflect nature’s cycles, shaping the soul.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both joy and sorrow as part of growth.
Themes
nature
emotion
philosophy
human experience
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- mindfulness practices
Key Concepts
existentialism
romanticism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance joy and sorrow?
- What natural cycles mirror your emotions?
A Different Perspective
Nature’s cycles are not always controllable, limiting predictability.
