Spring is noticed, if at all By people sitting in railway trains.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Spring is often missed because people spend their time commuting rather than looking outside.
- In plain terms
- People only see spring if they look out the window while on a train.
- What can you take from it?
- Notice nature before you are distracted.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you miss daily?
- How do you pay attention?
Another view
It assumes everyone has a train ride to miss the season.
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