Quote by Henry David Thoreau
Who could believe in prophecies of Daniel or of Miller that the world would end this summer, while one milkweed with faith matured its seeds?
Summary
This quote challenges the belief in apocalyptic prophecies by contrasting them with the simple and natural process of a milkweed plant maturing its seeds. It highlights the importance of having faith in the cycle of life and growth that occurs in nature, as opposed to placing blind trust in predictions of doom. The quote suggests that it is more prudent to focus on the tangible and observable elements of existence rather than indulging in fear or paranoia over unfounded prophecies.