Skip to content

Admiring Quote by Edmund Waller

“To man, that was in th' evening made, Stars gave the first delight; Admiring, in the gloomy shade, Those little drops of light.” quote by Edmund Waller
Download Open image
“To man, that was in th' evening made, Stars gave the first delight; Admiring, in the gloomy shade, Those little drops of light.”

Edmund Waller

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Evening Star" by Edmund Waller, 1650

The poem celebrates the simple joy of observing stars at dusk, finding wonder in tiny points of light against darkness.

In simple terms: Stars at night bring quiet joy.

Key Takeaway

Notice and appreciate small wonders.

Themes

nature beauty wonder reflection

Mood

calm contemplative uplifting

Type

poetic inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • night walks
  • stargazing
  • meditation
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

aesthetics mindfulness transcendence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you pause to notice subtle beauty?
  • What small lights brighten your daily routine?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may be fleeting and can be missed in busy lives.

4.8 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Edmund Waller

Explore all 61 Edmund Waller quotes

More Admiring quotes

Browse all 177 Admiring quotes