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“Quiet night, that brings Best to the labourer, is the outlaw's day, In which he rises early to do wrong, And when his work is ended dares not sleep.” quote by Philip Massinger
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“Quiet night, that brings Best to the labourer, is the outlaw's day, In which he rises early to do wrong, And when his work is ended dares not sleep.”

Philip Massinger

About This Quote

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

The outlaw’s night is quiet, yet he must rise early to commit wrongdoing, fearing sleep after his deeds.

In simple terms: Outlaws work at night, fearing rest.

Key Takeaway

Consider the cost of secret wrongdoing.

Themes

crime night psychology

Mood

dark reflective

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • moral dilemmas
  • historical drama
  • personal conscience

Key Concepts

ethics literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives you to act in secret?
  • How does fear influence your choices?
A Different Perspective

Secret actions erode peace of mind.

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