Oh fair enough are sky and plain, But I know fairer far…
““Oh fair enough are sky and plain, But I know fairer far: Those are as beautiful again That in the water are; The pools and rivers wash so clean The trees and clouds and air, The like on earth was never seen, And oh that I were there. These are the thoughts I often think As I stand gazing down In act upon the cressy brink To strip and dive and drown; But in the golden-sanded brooks And azure meres I spy A silly lad that longs and looks And wishes he were I.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker admires distant, imagined beauty more than the immediate world, yearning to escape into an idealized realm.
In simple terms: Longing for a perfect, far‑away place.
Key Takeaway
Seek wonder beyond the familiar.
Themes
longing
beauty
escape
imagination
nature
Mood
wistalgic
hopeful
contemplative
Type
poetic
reflective
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel dreams
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- mindful observation
Key Concepts
Romanticism
idealization
yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the imagined perfect place represent for you?
- How can you find beauty in the everyday?
A Different Perspective
Idealized visions may ignore present realities.