I heard these lines spoken a long time ago. I can’t remember from whom but I think I heard them in a movie from one of its characters. I had to get my notebook and quickly jot them down. It is a pity I didn’t remember the actual production but it was an engrossing part and I was busy following the storyline (not recently, several years ago). They are a variation of words from Beethoven's ‘Ode to Joy’. I found my old notebook again, saw the words and now you are seeing them too. I thought they were and still are beautiful.
I took the photo several years ago. Sanderlings are my favorite beachcomber! For our international friends who would like to translate the quote on my photograph, it says: “All men will become brothers under gentle wings.”
Short and sweet today! Thanks for looking and I hope your day is a great one.
Cool photo! You should sell it to Hallmark. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda, that is so sweet of you :)
DeleteThis is a wonderful quote. And I would never expect any less from you! The Sanderlings are so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteYou always say the nicest things Ginny. Thank you so much :)
DeleteWonderful quote.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nas :)
DeleteDear Denise, I love ❤️ the bird 🐦 photo and the quote. It brought tears to my eyes, dear friend, so touching. And the heart with the bird and your name at the end puts the icing on the cake 🎂 Love and hugs 🫂 🤗 Thank you so much for this inspiring post.
ReplyDeleteThat’s wonderful my dear friend, thank you so much and you are very welcome :) I am very happy you enjoyed my post. Sending love and hugs :)
DeleteA really good quote, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Margaret :)
DeleteWonderful photo Denise and wise quote!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Katerina :)
DeleteI so wish that quotation would come to fruition.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way Janice :)
DeleteThat is a good quote and that photo goes with it perfectly
ReplyDeleteThank you Ann :) much appreciated.
DeleteComforting, optimistic words. :)
ReplyDeleteWe all need our comforting, optimistic words don’t we Rita?
DeleteI love the Sanderlings and a great quote too!
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
Thank you Eileen, you too :)
DeleteYes, so true!
ReplyDeleteIndeed :)
DeleteBoth the quote and the sanderlings capture a quiet, universal tenderness that lingers long after first encounter
ReplyDeleteBeautifully worded Roentare :) thank you!
DeleteThese words (Alle menschen wirden brüder) always strikes me when I hear Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, but one knows, with all the longing for it to happen, with great desire and fervent hope, it simply never will. Ask the people now being rounded up by ICE whether they think that all men are brothers under gentle wings. Or children starving in Gaza. Or people bombed out nightly in Ukraine. Or, or, or….
ReplyDeleteYour point is well taken David. This kind of cruelty is unforgivable but these seeds of hope are planted throughout history in terrible times. Take away a person’s hope for a better world, and we are lost. We also need leaders with gentle wings but who are strong enough to fly us through every terrible storm.
DeleteWe can only wish this will happen in our lifetime.
ReplyDeleteCouldn’t agree more Marcia :)
DeleteGreat quote and the gulls are the perfect illustration.
ReplyDeleteKind words Carol, thank you :)
DeleteWe need some gentle wings, Denise.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Sandra :)
DeleteI enjoy watching Sanderlings too.
ReplyDeleteThey are lovely little birds and always make me smile when running from the incoming water :)
DeleteThat is a truly beautiful quote, full of positivity and hope. It is wonderful that you held onto those words for so long and are now sharing them. The idea of "All men will become brothers under gentle wings" carries such a powerful message of unity and peace. It's also lovely that you captured the sanderlings, your favorite beachcombers, in the photograph.
ReplyDeleteThank you Melody :) so glad you liked this. Much appreciated!
DeleteThat IS a sweet one, Denise. I love that saying...and the beautiful picture too. Love, Andrea xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you Andrea, wonderful that you think so :) Sending love xoxo
DeleteLovely verse and words to live by
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
Thanks Cecilia, yes indeed! Sending hugs :)
DeleteThe quote fits perfectly to your photo!
ReplyDeleteI am happy you think so Angie, thank you :)
DeleteTambién me encanta ver las gaviotas cuando camino por la orilla del mar.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo.
Otra ave que me encanta observar. Me alegra mucho que a ti también te gusten :) Muchas gracias por tu lindo comentario. Te mando un abrazo también :)
DeleteLovely
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so, thank you Christine :)
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