If winter comes, can spring be far behind? — Percy Bysshe Shelley | Printable Wall Art

“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?”

Words by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) — English Romantic poet.

About this quote

This line offers comfort during difficult times by framing hardship as a temporary phase. Just as the bleak cold of winter must inevitably give way to the warmth and life of spring, seasons of sorrow or struggle will pass. It encourages patience and hope, reminding us that renewal and brighter days are always on their way.

It is the final line of Percy Bysshe Shelley's 1819 poem Ode to the West Wind, written during the English Romantic period. Shelley drew inspiration from the changing autumn weather in Florence, Italy.

People often hang this print in a bedroom or study to provide daily encouragement and quiet hope.

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An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

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