Bloom Quotes
The morning glory which blooms for an hour differs not at heart from the giant pine, which lives for a thousand years.
"The morning glory which blooms for an hour differs not at heart from the giant pine, which lives for a thousand years."— Alan Watts
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Meaning of this quote
A short-lived flower and an ancient tree are compared in terms of intrinsic being rather than duration.
Key takeaway:
Do not measure the worth of a life or moment solely by its length.
Origin of the quote
Philosophical Fantasies (1975).
Who actually said this?
A secondary reference identifies the collection; original essay location not independently checked.
