Quote by Aldo Leopold

One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese, cleaving the murk of March thaw, is the Spring.

One swallow does not make a summer, but one skein of geese,

Summary

This quote suggests that a singular occurrence does not signify the beginning of a larger trend. Just as the sight of one swallow does not confirm the arrival of summer, a single event does not determine the start of a major season or change. However, the presence of a flock of geese in the murky sky during the thaw of March signifies the real arrival of spring. It emphasizes the idea that one significant and undeniable instance can represent a larger and meaningful transformation.

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Seasons

By Aldo Leopold

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