Quote by Henry Van Dyke

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another. The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring d

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between the official start of spring and the actual experience of a spring day. While the first day of spring is determined by the calendar, the quote suggests that the true essence of spring might only manifest later. It emphasizes how weather and atmospheric conditions can often lag behind the expected season, sometimes by as much as a month. Therefore, one should not solely rely on the calendar to define the arrival of spring, but also take into account the actual conditions and feeling of a spring day.

By Henry Van Dyke

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