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“Through the sharp air a flaky torrent flies, Mocks the slow sight, and hides the gloomy skies; The fleecy clouds their chilly bosoms bare, And shed their substance on the floating air.” quote by George Crabbe
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“Through the sharp air a flaky torrent flies, Mocks the slow sight, and hides the gloomy skies; The fleecy clouds their chilly bosoms bare, And shed their substance on the floating air.”

George Crabbe

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Village; 1807

Nature’s harsh weather obscures vision, revealing hidden skies and stripping clouds of substance.

In simple terms: Storms hide and reveal, stripping clouds.

Key Takeaway

Observe how weather transforms perception.

Themes

nature weather perception impermanence

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • hiking in storms
  • photography of clouds
  • writing about weather

Key Concepts

meteorology poetic imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions does the storm evoke?
  • How does weather affect your mood?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation may vary; poetic language can be ambiguous.

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