"I am struck by the fact that the more slowly trees grow at first, the sounder they are at the core, and I think that the same is true for human beings. We do not wish to see children "precocious," like sprouts producing a soft and perishable timber, but rather, better, as if contending gradually with difficulties, they are solidified and gradually perfected." - from the journal of Henry David Thoreau
I read this recently and it really struck a chord. There is something to be said for letting our little ones develop into life unhurried and unencumbered. I want my son have that innocent light for as long as he can.
[Photo by my husband]
thoreau... word perfection.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous quotation! (And a fabulous photo too.)
ReplyDeleteoh so lovely. picture and quote. thank you.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the quote. Thank you for sharing. Beautiful photograph as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Marisa, thanks for stopping by my blog. I do love film, the unpredictability and the romanticism yes. :)
ReplyDeleteAs for this post of yours - I love that quote. I've seen people comment on their young children, "oh they're growing so quickly" - but really we must slow down and take note of each day, and each little milestone our children (or future children for myself) will have. Thanks!
My favourite Thoreau quote??? "Things do not change; we change"
aww that is amazing!! i love being like a little kid :-)
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