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And suns grow meek, and the meek suns grow brief, and the…

“And suns grow meek, and the meek suns grow brief, and the year smiles as it draws near its death.” quote by William C. Bryant
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“And suns grow meek, and the meek suns grow brief, and the year smiles as it draws near its death.”

William C. Bryant

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 reflect on the fleeting nature of life, comparing the sun’s decline to human mortality and humility.

In simple terms: Life and the sun are brief and humble.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and the present moment.

Themes

mortality humility nature time

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reflection
  • meditation
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

existentialism poetry impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does humility mean to you?
  • How do you confront life's brevity?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may be overly poetic for some.

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