# Quote — Poul Anderson, Harvest of Stars

> Light fills the air, wind is aglow, drink of it, breathe of it, make leafing.
>
> Rainfall sows itself, it grows down through soil to the secret places where stones abide; it brings the strength of them up rootward.
>
> Lie still, molder away, then be again grass.

- Author: [Poul Anderson](https://www.leafyquotes.com/poul-anderson.md)
- Book: [Harvest of Stars](https://www.leafyquotes.com/poul-anderson/harvest-of-stars.md)
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- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/poul-anderson/harvest-of-stars/light-fills-the

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> "I've heard assorted rhapsodies about humankind going to the stars, of course. Who hasn't? Each of them founders on the practical problems."
>
> "The fish that first ventured ashore had considerable practical problems."

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> All those agonizing philosophical-theological conundrums amount to "Ask a silly question, get a silly answer."

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