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Breeze Quote by William C. Bryant

“Father, thy hand Hath reared these venerable columns, thou Didst weave this verdant roof. Thou didst look down Upon the naked earth, and, forthwith, rose All these fair ranks of trees. They, in thy sun, Budded, and shook their green leaves in thy breeze, And shot towards heaven.” quote by William C. Bryant
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“Father, thy hand Hath reared these venerable columns, thou Didst weave this verdant roof. Thou didst look down Upon the naked earth, and, forthwith, rose All these fair ranks of trees. They, in thy sun, Budded, and shook their green leaves in thy breeze, And shot towards heaven.”

William C. Bryant

About This Quote

Source Poem: Untitled, 19th‑century pastoral verse

The poet praises nature as a divine creation, likening trees to noble columns raised by a higher power.

In simple terms: Nature is a grand, divine masterpiece.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate the wonder of the natural world.

Themes

nature spirituality beauty

Mood

awe inspired

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • hiking
  • environmental education

Key Concepts

creation divine order metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this view shape your environmental actions?
  • What does “divine” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Nature can be fragile and subject to human harm.

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