Alleys Quote by George Crabbe
“O days remember'd well! remember'd all! The bitter sweet, the honey and the gall; Those garden rambles in the silent night, Those trees so shady, and that moon se bright, That thickset alley by the arbor clos'd, That woodbine seat where we at last repos'd; And then the hopes that came and then were gone, Quick as the clouds beneath the moon past on.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Village; (excerpt) by George Crabbe, 1735
The passage reflects on fleeting memories of youthful pleasures and the inevitable passing of hopes, using natural imagery to evoke nostalgia.
In simple terms: Memories fade and hopes disappear like clouds.
Key Takeaway
Cherish moments before they slip away.
Themes
memory
time
nostalgia
hope
nature
transience
Mood
melancholic
reflective
poetic
Type
poetry
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- writing
- nature walks
- evening contemplation
Key Concepts
ephemeral joy
human longing
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments do you hold dear?
- How do you cope with fleeting hopes?
A Different Perspective
Romantic idealism may overlook harsh realities of loss.
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