"Yes. In the garden, growth has it seasons. First comes spring and summer, but then we have fall and winter. And then we get spring and summer again. "
~ Chance the Gardener (Peter Sellers in "Being There")
I cannot hope to match the wisdom of Chance the Gardener, but here nevertheless are a few thoughts:
"I sit in my garden, gazing upon a beauty that cannot gaze upon itself. And I find sufficient purpose for my day."
"A garden never disappoints, but it can be disappointed -- and does not hide its disappointment."
"Does a rose exist that I might behold it? Or do I exist that a rose might be beheld?"
"I cultivate my garden, and my garden cultivates me."
"There are years when my garden lives up to plan, and I behold a miracle. In other years I would settle for anything resembling a floral pattern."
"Spade and hoe in hand, I am summoned into my garden by the morning sun, an acolyte to its altar of worship."
"It pleases me to take amateur photographs of my garden, and it pleases my garden to make my photographs look professional."
Overnight it rained, and the wind switched into the west, and this morning my garden is fresh in the sun, and its scent wafts through my window. But if I sit in my garden, who will keep my appointment in town? But if I don't, who will sit in my garden?
~ Robert Brault
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I just learned about your work and quotes :-) I am writing my first book and would love to use a few of your quotes (which I found at a site for quotations, online). How do I contact you? You have mentioned that if one wants to use your quotes, you should be contacted....
I find some of your quotes PERFECT for my book :-) I sure hope I get your permission to quote you in my book.
Shirin
Shirin,
Click "View my complete profile" on the right sidebar, and you will find my email address. No need to repeat your request. A simple "hello" will do. I will respond to your email.
smiles,
rb
These are lovely, Robert! Sensitive and poetic! I'm not a gardener myself, but we do have a small garden in front of the house, and my neighbor has one of the most exquisite I've seen. I see him every day in the summer tending to his flock, and the immense joy he derives from it. Your last aphorism was especially beautiful.
nothingprofound,
Thank you. Just been over to your blog and left my delighted appreciation. Please, readers, if you do nothing else today, check out nothingprofound.
smiles,
rb
More beautiful words from a beautiful human being. I'm not a gardener, either, but truly appreciate the beauty of one's blissful "work"
I've been to nothingprofound's blog, too, and he also shares awesome words to ponder.
Thanks for your newest comment on my blog, Robert! You made me realize that, although I knew it to be true, I didn't see it quite that way until you pointed it out to me!
A friend sent your blog to me, and it didn't disappoint. Why is it that gardeners tend to be wise? Is it that wisdom is drawn to the garden or that the garden draws the wise? Or does it teach those who happen to be there? Anyway, very nice!
"I cultivate my garden, and my garden cultivates me." Grateful Robert, as always to help cultivate ...the muddy lotus !
Becky, Tammy, Raj
Thank you. I suspect that if you understand the blossoming of life from the seed, you understand everything.
smiles all,
rb
Hi Robert,
"Does a rose exist that I might behold it? Or do I exist that a rose might be beheld?"
I genuinely resonate with this quote, which speaks to our purpose in this life. A friend, trained as a philosopher, once said something similar. He opined that we were created by the stars so that they might be appreciated.
I recently came upon another reference to purpose in, of all places, the novel "Breathless" by Dean Kontz: "If we aren't here for one another, why are we here?"
I'm not sure why I'm here, but I'm always thankful to be here.
--John
john389,
Thanks. I should tell you that much you write on your blog resonates with me also. What we lack in America is a voice for economic justice that acknowledges social injustice and does not seek to impose its cultural "norms" on others. Why are you here? Perhaps to become in some small way that voice. More power to you!
smiles,
rb
I can't believe you don't have an entry on Wikipedia.
Get writing man! Tisn't hubris if you're on the requests page :)
TitaniumTeddy,
When it comes to aphorists, Wikipedia insists that they be the author of a traditionally-published book. Not enough to be a star of stage, screen and refrigerator magnets.
smiles,
rb
Lovely blog. I really appreciate it.
Landscaping,
Thanks -- and welcome.
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