50 Harvest Quotes

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• Inspirational Harvest Quotes
• Thanksgiving and Gratitude Quotes
• Nature and Season-Based Harvest Quotes
• Faith and Spiritual Harvest Quotes
• Harvest Metaphors and Life Lessons
• Quotes on Family and Togetherness in Harvest
• Frequently Asked Questions

By Catherine Pulsifer - Updated September 12, 2024


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Inspirational Harvest Quotes

Quotes that inspire personal growth and perseverance through the metaphor of harvest.



1. "You never can tell when you do an act just what the result will be, but with every deed you are sowing a seed, though its harvest you may not see." — Ella Wheeler Wilcox




2. "The harvest is not merely a time of abundance in the fields but a spiritual reminder that God faithfully provides for us in every season of our lives." — Max Lucado





3. "For nothing comes if there’s no effort made to start. Harvest awaits with bountiful delight, our dreams we can reach with focus and might." — Catherine Pulsifer, Like A Garden




4. "If we wish a happy harvest, let our hearts plant the seed; providence will reap the harvest if our lives be an honest deed." — J. J. Thorne




5. "Each day may bring days bright or gray, but keep moving forward each day. Like a garden a harvest, you will reap when you see your goal complete." — Catherine Pulsifer





6. "Scatter thus your seed of kindness, all enriching as you go - leave them, trust the Harvest-Giver; He will make each seed to grow. So, until its happy end, your life shall never lack a friend." — Rev. Charles A. Eubanks




7. "Always do your best. What you plant now you will harvest later." — Og Mandino




8. "If with harvest over there is grain enough for gleaning - there is a new tomorrow and life still has meaning." — Unknown




9. "Sometimes, things don't work out exactly as planned - but if you trust in the cycle of the seasons, you know that in the long term you will reap the harvest you have sown." — Anthony Robbins




10. "Sow love, and taste its fruitage pure; sow peace, and reap its harvest bright; sow sunbeams on the rock and moor, and find a harvest-home of light." — H. Bonar





11. "Life’s field will yield as we make it a harvest of thorns or of flowers." — Unknown


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Thanksgiving and Gratitude Quotes

Expressions of thankfulness and the spirit of gratitude during the harvest season.



12. "On this happy feast day joyously we sing, thanks for all the plenty that the harvests bring." — Emilie Poulsson




13. "In olden time Thanksgiving was for harvests poor or good. The corn, the pumpkin, wheat, and all that gave a livelihood." — Edward Sherwood Creamer





14. "For bountiful harvest in the fall. We thank Thee, Lord, for all." — Janie Mohanna




15. "Bless this bounty with grace and gentleness, that the harvest will be abundant." — Judith A. Lindberg




16. "We shall wish we had labored night and day in fervent prayers and tears that a harvest sown in faithful way, might be reaped in endless years." — Clara M. Brooks




17. "Christ is risen, Christ, the first-fruits of the holy harvest field, which will all its full abundance at His second coming yield: then the golden ears of harvest will their heads before Him wave, ripened by His glorious sunshine, from the furrows of the grave." — Unknown





18. "November arrives with a grateful heart, harvest's abundance, a season's art." — Catherine Pulsifer, Each Month




19. "For us, Lord, the year has brought its bloom and harvest glory; to us, through changing seasons, taught Thy truth, in Gospel story." — Hezekiah Butterworth




20. "Let gratitude be the golden thread that weaves through your harvest, illuminating its true abundance." — Catherine Pulsifer


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Nature and Season-Based Harvest Quotes

Quotes reflecting the beauty and rhythm of nature through the harvests of each season.




21. "September brings a harvest with bounty blest, a symphony of abundance, manifest." — Catherine Pulsifer




22. "After the spring and the labor of days. After the summer sun's genial rays. Cometh the harvest of golden maize; 'tis autumn!" — Isaac W. Sanborn




23. "October emerges as a beacon in the tapestry of seasons, adorned with beauty and abundant harvest." — Catherine Pulsifer




24. "Gentle Spring, why lingered thou? Thou delayed the farmers' plow; 'Tis upon thee we depend for a happy harvest end." — James Henry Thomas




25. "But as the ripened harvest fills our sight, a seriousness creeps into summer's air. For time slips away with each passing night, and autumn's promise whispers a subtle dare." — Catherine Pulsifer




26. "August brings the sheaves of corn, then the harvest home is borne." — Sara Coleridge




27. "With September comes the harvest, a reminder of nature's abundance and generosity." — Unknown




28. "From humble seed to bountiful delight, harvest pumpkins grace our table each night." — Catherine Pulsifer





29. "A bountiful harvest, nature's grandest feat, fields ablaze, with grains so rich and sweet." — Catherine Pulsifer




30. "Oh, let the autumn's harvest be complete with precious things more valuable than gold." — Howard Carleton Tripp


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Faith and Spiritual Harvest Quotes

Quotes focusing on the spiritual significance of harvest and its connection to faith.



31. "Just as the farmer eagerly awaits the harvest, let us eagerly anticipate the manifestation of God's promises in our lives, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill them." — Charles Stanley




32. "The harvest is a reminder of God's abundant blessings, a time when faith sows seeds of hope and reaps the fruits of grace."





33. "There is no unbelief; whoever sees ’neath winter’s fields of snow, the silent harvest of the future grow – God’s power must know." — Elizabeth York Case




34. "The harvest teaches us that faith is like a seed—nurtured in patience, it grows into a life filled with the blessings of God's love."




35. "Heavenly Father....Let me be one of Your valued workers in the fields so ripe for harvest." — Unknown




36. "Christ is risen, Christ, the first-fruits of the holy harvest field, which will all its full abundance at His second coming yield: then the golden ears of harvest will their heads before Him wave, ripened by His glorious sunshine, from the furrows of the grave." — Unknown


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Harvest Metaphors and Life Lessons

Life lessons and wisdom conveyed through the metaphor of planting and harvesting.



37. "Each day may bring days bright or gray, but keep moving forward each day. Like a garden a harvest, you will reap when you see your goal complete." — Catherine Pulsifer




38. "Patience is the farmer’s greatest tool; life’s greatest rewards come when we nurture, wait, and trust in the growth we cannot always see."




39. "You planted the seeds, you worked the fields, now it is time to enjoy the harvest!" — Sam Fickinsen




40. "Each day brings new growth and life does sprout. With patience comes reward for hard work no doubt. Now harvesting vegetables to eat is the treat; the bounty of these green gifts can’t be beat!" — Catherine Pulsifer




41. "The true beauty of a harvest lies not only in its yield but in the unity and collaboration it fosters." — Catherine Pulsifer





42. "Harvest each day with enthusiasm and gratitude, for life's blessings are plentiful." — Unknown




43. "Life is a garden, and every choice we make is a seed; what we harvest tomorrow is shaped by what we plant today."




44. "The wisdom of the harvest is simple: what you invest in, you will gather in time. Sow wisely, and your life will flourish with purpose."




45. "By sowing frugality we reap liberty, a golden harvest." — Agesilaus


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Quotes on Family and Togetherness in Harvest

Quotes emphasizing family bonds, togetherness, and the joy of harvesting with loved ones.



46. "May the harvest be plentiful and the love and family surround you this day." — Unknown




47. "Oh, let the autumn's harvest be complete with precious things more valuable than gold." — Howard Carleton Tripp





48. "In the fields of life, sow kindness, and reap love." — Catherine Pulsifer




49. "In the fields of life, family is the heart of every harvest, where togetherness sows joy and reaps cherished memories."




50. "Harvest the blessings that surround you, for they are plentiful." — Unknown


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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the spiritual meaning behind harvest quotes?
  Harvest quotes often symbolize the cyclical nature of life and the spiritual principle of reaping what one sows. They reflect ideas of abundance, divine provision, and the fulfillment of efforts, both in the physical and spiritual realms. In many spiritual traditions, the harvest represents God's blessings and the fruits of faith and perseverance.




• How can harvest quotes be used to inspire gratitude and thankfulness?
  Harvest quotes emphasize the importance of acknowledging the gifts and abundance that life offers, whether they are material, emotional, or spiritual. These quotes often remind individuals to practice gratitude by recognizing the culmination of hard work, patience, and grace. By reflecting on the process of growth and fruition, harvest quotes encourage a deeper appreciation for life’s blessings.




• What are some famous quotes about harvest and hard work?
  Famous quotes about harvest and hard work often draw parallels between agricultural processes and human endeavor. One example is Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant," which underscores the value of ongoing effort and preparation over immediate results. Another is Ralph Waldo Emerson’s "The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn," which highlights the profound potential in small beginnings.




• How do harvest quotes connect to family and community?
  Harvest quotes frequently evoke images of collective effort and shared success, reinforcing the idea that family and community are integral to the harvesting process. The gathering of crops is traditionally a communal activity, representing the strength of collaboration and the joy of shared achievement. These quotes often celebrate togetherness, cooperation, and the bonds formed through working towards a common goal.




• How can harvest quotes be used to inspire personal growth?
  Harvest quotes are powerful metaphors for personal development, illustrating the principle that growth requires time, effort, and nurturing. They serve as reminders that progress is not always immediate and that the seeds of effort, whether intellectual, emotional, or spiritual, eventually bear fruit. These quotes inspire patience and resilience, encouraging individuals to stay committed to their goals even when results are not yet visible.




• What are some quotes about the lessons learned from a poor harvest?
  Quotes about a failed or poor harvest often focus on the lessons of resilience, adaptability, and the inevitability of challenges. For instance, the saying "A bountiful harvest follows the darkest drought" speaks to the idea that periods of hardship are often followed by abundance if one continues to persevere. These quotes offer wisdom on the necessity of setbacks for growth and the value of learning from difficult experiences.

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