Birds of prey Quote by Andrew Marvell
““Now therefore, while the youthful hue Sits on thy skin like morning dew, And while thy willing soul transpires At every pore with instant fires, Now let us sport us while we may, And now, like amorous birds of prey, Rather at once our time devour Than languish in his slow-chapt power.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Garden, 1653
The speaker urges seizing youthful vigor and passion before time wanes, urging reckless, joyous living now.
In simple terms: Live fully while young and passionate.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy life now.
Themes
youth
passion
impermanence
Mood
energetic
urgent
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- romantic relationships
- creative projects
- adventure travel
- spontaneous decisions
Key Concepts
carpe diem
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if you knew time was limited?
- How can you balance spontaneity with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Life's brevity may lead to reckless choices without foresight.
