You are no ruin but a green, vigorous tree—others will grow around your roots because your strength gives them shelter. Will you accept it?

“You are no ruin, sir—no lightning-struck tree: you are green and vigorous. Plants will grow about your roots, whether you ask them or not, because they take delight in your bountiful shadow; and as they grow they will lean towards you, and wind round you, because your strength offers them so safe a prop.”