Rip Van Winkle and the Pumpkin Lantern
Seth Adam Smith
Top 10 Best Quotes
“You cannot defeat darkness by running from it, nor can you conquer your inner demons by hiding them from the world. In order to defeat the darkness, you must bring it into the light.”
“You can't defeat the darkness by keeping it caged inside of you.”
“I believe each of us is a pilgrim in our own way; we are all lost souls, trying to find our way home.”
“The pumpkin is a uniquely American plant, widely regarded as one of the most magical plants in all the world.”
“There's nothing more important in this world than caring for a child.”
“The pumpkin itself is a symbol for mortality.”
“It is only through seeking that we find what we are looking for.”
“Thus bound together, they sheltered the child from the cold, dark night, enveloping him in warmth.”
“This plant represents what's happening inside of you. The world, like the soil, is cold and dark—layered with a history of destruction and death. You were planted in this world to rise above it. Do you not see? The very existence of this darkness gives you the opportunity to become a light to the world.”
“The pumpkin itself is a symbol for mortality. Like mortals, the pumpkin seed is planted in the darkness of the earth, where it is left to search for the light. When the plant finally sprouts, it travels along the ground, as if in search of its place in the world. Then, once the pumpkin has found its place, it blossoms into a fruit that towers above all others. And when the pumpkin is ripe, it's a veritable life-giving force.”
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