Read the following passage.

its work was done, and it was brittle and ready to fall and crumple under the freezing air, so soon as the nightfall came. and the huge cacti, that had swollen as we watched them, had long since burst and scattered their spores to the four quarters of the moon. amazing little corner in the universe—the landing place of men!
which words in the passage above are used to create the mood of the scene?

crumple, nightfall, brittle
work, watched, swollen
moon, universe, amazing
soon, little, burst

"if we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day. nothing stimulates our appetite for the simple joys of life more than the starvation caused by sadness or desperation. in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse." anthon st. maarten, divine living: the essential guide to your true destiny. what does this quote mean to you? this isn't for anything in particular, i just wanted to know. : )