1,207 Quotes About Spring

The barks of trees are best gathered in the spring, if it be of great trees, as oaks or the like, because they come easiest off, and so you may dry them if you please, but indeed your best way is to gather all barks only for present use.

The main trouble with despair is that it is self-fulfilling. People who fear the worst tend to invite it. Heads that are down can't scan the horizon for new openings. Bursts of energy do not spring from a spirit of defeat. Ultimately, helplessness leads to hopelessness.

Be exhausted for God, but remember that your supply comes from Him. 'All my fresh springs shall be in thee.'

See with your soul and not your eyes because to dance with the beasts you must penetrate their disguise.

Spring: trees flying up to their birds

When we feel weak, all we have to do is wait a little while. The spring returns and the winter snows melt and fill us with new energy.

Nothing is wasted in the sea; every particle of material is used over and over again, first by one creature, then by another. And when in spring the waters are deeply stirred, the warm bottom water brings to the surface a rich supply of minerals, ready for use by new forms of life.

The riveting moral power of the Arab Spring comes from its homegrown quality. This is about Arabs overcoming fear to become agents of their own transformation and liberation.

From heav'nly thoughts all true delight doth spring.