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Look, the world's comforter, with weary gait, His day's…

“Look, the world's comforter, with weary gait, His day's hot task hath ended in the west: The owl, night's herald, shrieks-'tis very late; The sheep are gone to fold, birds to their nest; And coal-black clouds, that shadow heaven's light, Do summon us to part, and bid good night.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Look, the world's comforter, with weary gait, His day's hot task hath ended in the west: The owl, night's herald, shrieks-'tis very late; The sheep are gone to fold, birds to their nest; And coal-black clouds, that shadow heaven's light, Do summon us to part, and bid good night.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

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

Evening brings fatigue and darkness, urging rest as day’s work ends; nature’s sounds signal night’s arrival.

In simple terms: Nighttime calls for rest after a hard day.

Key Takeaway

Honor natural rhythms of rest.

Themes

rest nature time fatigue cycle

Mood

calm contemplative

Type

reflective poetic

When to use this quote

  • after work routine
  • sleep hygiene
  • evening meditation
  • nighttime planning

Key Concepts

human circadian rhythm nature’s cues

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you signal the end of your workday?
  • What rituals help you transition to rest?
A Different Perspective

Modern life often disrupts natural cycles.

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