Skip to content

Thou breeze, That mak'st an organ of the mighty sea…

“Thou breeze, That mak'st an organ of the mighty sea, Obedient to thy wilful phantasies, Provoke him not to scorn; but soft and low, As pious maid awakes her aged sire, On tiptoe stealing, whisper in his ear The tidings of the young god's victory.” quote by Hartley Coleridge
Download Open image
“Thou breeze, That mak'st an organ of the mighty sea, Obedient to thy wilful phantasies, Provoke him not to scorn; but soft and low, As pious maid awakes her aged sire, On tiptoe stealing, whisper in his ear The tidings of the young god's victory.”

Hartley Coleridge

About This Quote

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

A gentle sea breeze, like a servant of the ocean, whispers triumph of a youthful deity to an elder, urging humility.

In simple terms: A sea breeze humbly announces youthful victory.

Key Takeaway

Listen to subtle signs of change.

Themes

humility nature communication

Mood

contemplative poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative writing
  • leadership
  • spiritual reflection

Key Concepts

mythology symbolism intergenerational

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the breeze symbolize for you?
  • How do you respond to humble messages?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may obscure practical meaning.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Hartley Coleridge

Explore all 27 Hartley Coleridge quotes

More Breeze quotes

Browse all 556 Breeze quotes