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Spring Quote by William Carlos Williams

“Lifeless in appearance, sluggish dazed spring approaches- They enter the new world naked, cold, uncertain of all save that they enter. All about them the cold, familiar wind- Now the grass, tomorrow the stiff curl of wildcarrot leaf One by one objects are defined- It quickens: clarity, outline of…” quote by William Carlos Williams
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““Lifeless in appearance, sluggish dazed spring approaches- They enter the new world naked, cold, uncertain of all save that they enter. All about them the cold, familiar wind- Now the grass, tomorrow the stiff curl of wildcarrot leaf One by one objects are defined- It quickens: clarity, outline of leaf But now the stark dignity of entrance-Still, the profound change has come upon them: rooted, they grip down and begin to awaken””

William Carlos Williams

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Spring” by William Carlos Williams, 1921

Spring emerges naked and uncertain, yet it awakens with dignity and change.

In simple terms: New life appears fragile but powerful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and grow.

Themes

nature renewal growth vulnerability

Mood

hopeful inspirational

Type

poetic nature‑focused

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • career transitions
  • personal rebirth
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

emergence transformation identity formation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What new beginnings are you facing?
  • How do you find strength in vulnerability?
A Different Perspective

Uncertainty can cause fear; resilience required.

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