There is a Yew-tree, pride of Lorton Vale, Which to this day stands single, in the midst Of its own darkness, as it stood of yore.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A single yew tree stands alone and unchanged through time in darkness.
- In plain terms
- One old tree stands alone in the dark, unchanged for years.
- What can you take from it?
- Find strength in enduring solitude.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What lasts unchanged in your life?
- How do you stand alone?
Another view
Survival does not always imply pride.
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