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The day becomes more solemn and serene When noon is past…

“The day becomes more solemn and serene When noon is past; there is a harmony In autumn, and a lustre in its sky, Which through the summer is not heard or seen, As if it could not be, as if it had not been! Thus let thy power, which like the truth Of nature on my passive youth Descended, to my…” quote by Percy Bysshe Shelley
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“The day becomes more solemn and serene When noon is past; there is a harmony In autumn, and a lustre in its sky, Which through the summer is not heard or seen, As if it could not be, as if it had not been! Thus let thy power, which like the truth Of nature on my passive youth Descended, to my onward life supply Its calm, to one who worships thee, And every form containing thee, Whom, SPIRIT fair, thy spells did bind To fear himself, and love all human kind.”

Percy Bysshe Shelley

About This Quote

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

The poet asks for inner calm and spiritual guidance, likening it to nature’s quiet harmony in autumn, to sustain youthful growth and love for humanity.

In simple terms: Seek inner calm and spiritual guidance like nature’s autumn harmony.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate calm and love for all.

Themes

spirituality inner peace growth humility

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative work
  • personal development
  • teaching
  • leadership

Key Concepts

nature’s harmony youthful development spiritual guidance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture inner peace amid daily turmoil?
  • What practices help you feel connected to a larger purpose?
A Different Perspective

Calm may be elusive when external chaos dominates.

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