Quote by William Wordsworth

Fair seedtime had my soul, and I grew up Fostered alike by beauty and by fear.

Fair seedtime had my soul, and I grew up Fostered alike by b

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's experiences in their youth. "Fair seedtime" refers to a period of favorable conditions, indicating that the speaker's soul thrived during this early stage of their life. They grew up being nurtured by both beauty and fear, which suggests a balanced combination of positive and negative influences. This portrayal alludes to the idea that the speaker's soul developed by encountering both pleasant and challenging experiences, leading to their growth and formation as a person.

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