1/10/2024 0 Comments What happened to spring quotes![]() The wind of spring! ~Jean Giono (1895–1970), Regain, 1930, translated from the French by Henri Fluchè and Geoffrey Myers, Harvest, 1939Īnd each flower and herb on Earth's dark breast As it leapt forward, the whole earth seemed to be talking about it. It was warm, just like the life under an animal's fur, and it smelt bitter. It gave the impression of a well-rested young animal. A lissom and sweet-smelling force had darted out into the night. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month. The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. Spring is sooner recognized by plants than by men. ~Winifred Mary Letts, "Stephen's Green," 1926 ~Margaret Atwood, "Unearthing Suite," 1983 In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt. Bailey, "Miracle," Wind and Weather, 1916 ~Jean Giono (1895–1970), Regain, 1930, translated from the French by Henri Fluchè and Geoffrey Myers, Harvest, 1939 Its deep breath was blowing damp and warm, the flowers quivered within the seeds, and the round earth began to ripen like a fruit. ![]() ~Henry James Slack (1818–1896), The Ministry of the Beautiful, "Conversation IV: Spring-time on the Western Coast," 1850 No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. ~Ruth Stout, "A Lilac Bush and an Apple Tree," How to Have a Green Thumb Without an Aching Back, 1955 I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden. Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~Robin Williams ![]() Raymond, "The Springtime," Just Be Glad, 1907 Ah, Spring, we wait for you for as the sap mounts the limbs of the tree so hope rises and we become bright again. She puts out her leaves to hide their homes, and kisses them with the wind, the warm wind. ![]() It won't be long until the springtime, when we may open the windows and breathe God's fresh air. Of course everything is blooming most recklessly: if it were voices instead of colors, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night. Winter's grip's broken, the sun swings north! ~David J. S EE A LSO: SPRING FEVER, FEBRUARY, MARCH, APRIL, MAY, SEASONS, SUMMER, AUTUMN, WINTER, FLOWERS, GARDENS, WEEDS, WIND, OPEN WINDOWS ![]()
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