Logo
It is not much for its beauty that makes a claim upon mens hearts,

It is not much for its beauty that makes a claim upon mens hearts, as for that subtle, something, that quality of air that emanates from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit. – Robert Louis Stevenson

No other quotes found from this author.
Other Quotes from
Trees
category

The place is all awave with trees,
Limes, myrtles, purple-beaded,
Acacias having drunk the lees
Of the night-dew, fain headed,
And wan, grey olive-woods, which seem
The fittest foliage for a dream. – Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Category:
Trees

Us sing and dance, make faces and give flower bouquets, trying to be loved. You ever notice that trees do everything to git attention we do, except walk? – Alice Walker, The Color Purple, 1982

Category:
Trees

If I knew I should die tomorrow, I would plant a tree today. – Stephen Girard

Category:
Trees

A few minutes ago every tree was excited, bowing to the roaring storm, waving, swirling, tossing their branches in glorious enthusiasm like worship. But though to the outer ear these trees are now silent, their songs never cease. – John Muir

Category:
Trees

Random Quotes

Stories are amazing and powerful because they can resonate with people depending on their needs and experiences and speak truths we need to hear in that moment in time. – Sue Monk Kidd

Category:
amazing

We do not deal much in facts when we are contemplating ourselves. – Mark Twain

Category:
Self

It is theory that decides what can be observed. – Albert Einstein

Category:
Assumptions

For famous men have the whole earth as their memorial. – Pericles

Category:
famous