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Fly not yet; 't is just the hour When pleasure, like the…

“Fly not yet; 't is just the hour When pleasure, like the midnight flower That scorns the eye of vulgar light, Begins to bloom for sons of night And maids who love the moon.” quote by Charles Lamb
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“Fly not yet; 't is just the hour When pleasure, like the midnight flower That scorns the eye of vulgar light, Begins to bloom for sons of night And maids who love the moon.”

Charles Lamb

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The lines suggest that pleasure blooms at night, hidden from ordinary light, favoring those who cherish the moon.

In simple terms: Nighttime pleasure thrives away from ordinary eyes.

Key Takeaway

Seek hidden joys.

Themes

pleasure night moon beauty

Mood

introspective romantic

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • night walks
  • creative writing
  • intimate conversations

Key Concepts

romanticism sensory experience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden pleasures do you cherish?
  • How does darkness enhance desire?
A Different Perspective

Pleasure may be fleeting and secretive.

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