Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow.
Abraham Lincoln, as quoted by Noah Brooks, August 1879.
The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
The life of B
Moving forward carrying grief
Shadows Under the Tree
Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow.
Abraham Lincoln, as quoted by Noah Brooks, August 1879.
The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.
The life of B 
Brilliant quote, Becky. And you can’t beat some good tree shadows. I’m doubling up with Margaret’s clocks today: https://tishfarrell.com/2025/11/12/shadow-time/
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Love the quote and the photo! What a wonderful shadow!
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Oh yes, of course, I’d know you anywhere but I don’t know those trees 😁
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Nice one, I like the distant spindly trees And yes, I spotted you! Heres mine for today: https://suejudd.com/2025/11/12/shadow-square-12/
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Nice quote, and truth is in the words and the long shadows. – in the photo too. Here is mine:
https://sillarit.com/2025/11/12/artistic-display-and-creative-shadows/
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thank you, was a good one to stumble across
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Excellent quote. Excellent shot. I spotted you! Mine tomorrow may be similar (though my image will be absent). Today’s isn’t: https://margaret21.com/2025/11/12/gazing-upwards-shadows/
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awww thanks 🙂
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That’s a fine quote. And yes, I’m waving at you! xx
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and I am waving back Jo 🙂
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Beautiful words, so beautiful. Thank you dear BeckyB, Love, nia
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oh I am so glad you like this one
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