Thereupon , the flowers have been endued with sentiment and spirit , through which people showing devoirs , expressing admiration , and giving voice to love , thanks , yearning as well as benison .
" To the dark immensity of material nature 's indifference we can oppose only the brief light , like a lamp in a cabin of our consciousness ; the invigorating benison ofwaldenis to make us feel that the contest is equal , and fair . " - John updike