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I wish, and I wish that the spring would go faster, Nor…

“I wish, and I wish that the spring would go faster, Nor long summer bide so late; And I could grow on like the foxglove and aster, For some things are ill to wait.” quote by Jean Ingelow
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“I wish, and I wish that the spring would go faster, Nor long summer bide so late; And I could grow on like the foxglove and aster, For some things are ill to wait.”

Jean Ingelow

About This Quote

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

She longs for spring to arrive quickly, fearing the slow pace of summer and the wait for growth.

In simple terms: Wishes spring would come faster to avoid waiting.

Key Takeaway

Embrace patience and the natural pace of seasons.

Themes

nature patience time

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • personal goals
  • creative projects
  • seasonal planning

Key Concepts

seasonal cycles growth longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can you learn from waiting?
  • How does impatience affect your goals?
A Different Perspective

Nature's timing cannot be rushed.

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