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Bark Quotes

One word, three meanings, three very different moods.

The word bark shifts meaning across these lines, moving from an old-fashioned term for a sailing vessel to the rough surface of a tree. The Element quotes page has a similar appreciation for nature imagery.

Thus, I steer my bark, and sail On even keel, with gentle gale.

Quotes by Matthew Green

On pavements and the bark of trees I have found whole worlds.

Quotes by Mark Tobey

'Twin Peaks' without David Lynch is like a dog without a bark.

Quotes by Dana Ashbrook

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'bark' mean in the quote about steering and sailing?
It's an older, poetic term for a small sailing ship, not related to trees or animals at all.
How does finding 'whole worlds' relate to tree bark?
It suggests that close observation of something as ordinary as bark can reveal surprising detail and richness most people overlook.
What's being compared in the line about the show and the dog?
It compares a television show missing its original creator's touch to a dog that has lost its most defining feature.
Is this page mainly about nature or about wordplay?
Both, since it uses one word across three very different contexts, from sailing to trees to pop culture.
Where can I find quotes about a political figure?
The Ron Paul quotes page covers a political subject instead.

The comparison of a show without its creator to a dog without a bark is a memorable way to describe something missing its defining trait. For an unrelated topic, see the Sacramento quotes page.