We ought not to extract pernicious honey from poison blossoms of misrepresentation and mendacious half-truth, to pamper the course appetite of bigotry and self-love.
Samuel Taylor ColeridgeRead
Why is it that so many of us persist in thinking that autumn is a sad season? Nature has merely fallen asleep, and her dreams must be beautiful if we are to judge by her countenance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Autumn is often viewed as a sad time, but it is simply a period of rest for nature, indicating beauty and potential.
In this quote, Samuel Taylor Coleridge challenges the common perception of autumn as a melancholic season. He asserts that rather than being sad, autumn represents a time when nature prepares for rest, suggesting that there is beauty and tranquility in this transition. By interpreting nature's dormancy as beautiful dreams, Coleridge invites us to view changes in life and seasons from a more positive perspective.
Themes
AutumnNatureChangeBeautyPerspective
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about embracing change, one might refer to this quote to illustrate the beauty of transformation.
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