O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
It was Autumn, and incessant Piped the quails from shocks and sheaves, And, like living coals, the apples Burned among the withering leaves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote paints a vivid picture of the beauty and transience of autumn, highlighting the sights and sounds of the season.
In this quote, Longfellow captures the essence of autumn through rich imagery, illustrating how the sounds of quails fill the atmosphere and how the apples, likened to burning coals, stand out amidst the fading foliage. It signifies a time of change and the beauty found in the cycle of nature, reminding us to appreciate the fleeting moments in life.
Themes
AutumnNatureBeautyImageryChange
In practice
Example use cases
During a nature walk, I quoted Longfellow to emphasize the beauty of autumn.
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