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Hal Borland was an American author known for his profound insights into nature and his beautiful prose. His works often depict the life and natural landscapes of the American countryside with concise and profound language.

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Famous Hal Borland Quotes

“The longest day of sunlight...comes at the beginning of Summer rather than in its midst. In consequence, all Summer long we are inclining towards Summer's end instead of building to a climax and then tapering off.”

Time Summer Seasons Passing

Book:Sundial of the Seasons

Source: Sundial of the Seasons

“The earth turns, and the seasons, and for all his pride and power man cannot temper the winds or change their course. They are the unseen tides that shape our days and our years.”

Men Years Earth Turns Courses Wind Pride Shapes Seasons Temper Tides Unseen Power Man

Author:Hal Borland

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”

“Of all the seasons, autumn offers the most to man and requires the least of him.”

Men Fall Offers Seasons Autumn Fall Season Autumn Season Autumn Inspirational

Book:Homeland: A Report from the Country

Source: Homeland: A Report from the Country

“Each new season grows from the leftovers from the past. That is the essence of change, and change is the basic law.”

Past Moving Law Grows Progress Evolution Essence Seasons Moving Forward Leftovers

Author:Hal Borland

About the Author

Born: May 14, 1900
Died: February 22, 1978
Known for: Author
Quotes: 69

Books & Sources

An American year: country life and landscapes through the seasonsRelated source material

Sundial of the SeasonsRelated source material

The Enduring PatternRelated source material

This Hill, This ValleyRelated source material

Beyond Your Doorstep: A Handbook to the CountryRelated source material

Country editor's boyRelated source material

Countryman: A Summary of BeliefRelated source material

Hill Country HarvestRelated source material

Homeland: A Report from the CountryRelated source material

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