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Awaken Quote by William Carlos Williams

“One by one the 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.” quote by William Carlos Williams
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“One by one the 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

Objects become defined, gaining clarity and awakening through change.

In simple terms: Change brings clarity and awakening.

Key Takeaway

Embrace transformation.

Themes

change clarity awakening

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • artistic creation
  • personal development
  • nature observation

Key Concepts

perception growth identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines an object’s identity?
  • How does change affect perception?
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