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Moon Quote by Christopher Fry

“I would as soon be up there, walking in the moon's white unmolared gums. I'll sit on the world and rotate with you till we roll into the morning.” quote by Christopher Fry
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““I would as soon be up there, walking in the moon's white unmolared gums. I'll sit on the world and rotate with you till we roll into the morning.””

Christopher Fry

About This Quote

Source Play: The Lady's Not for Burning, 1948

The speaker longs for an intimate, transcendent connection that feels limitless and timeless.

In simple terms: Desire for deep, boundless unity.

Key Takeaway

Seek profound shared experiences.

Themes

love transcendence imagination freedom

Mood

dreamy hopeful

Type

poetic romantic

When to use this quote

  • nighttime walks
  • stargazing
  • deep conversations
  • creative collaboration

Key Concepts

Romanticism existential yearning cosmic intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance yearning for unity with everyday responsibilities?
  • What moments make you feel truly connected?
A Different Perspective

Idealized intimacy may overlook practical realities.

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