The public must learn how to cherish the nobler and rarer plants, and to plant the aloe, able to wait a hundred years for it's bloom, or it's garden will contain, presently, nothing but potatoes and pot-herbs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Society should value rare, noble things and be patient for their long‑term bloom, otherwise it will settle for only common, immediate yields.
- In plain terms
- Cherish rare things and wait for them to grow.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest in long‑term, valuable goals rather than quick fixes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are modern examples of ‘aloe’ projects?
- How can we balance patience with immediate needs?
Another view
Patience can be costly and uncertain.
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