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The storm is ended! The impartial sunLaughs down upon the…

“The storm is ended! The impartial sunLaughs down upon the battle lost and won,And crowns the triumph of the cloudy hostIn rolling lines retreating to the coast.” quote by Henry Van Dyke
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“The storm is ended! The impartial sunLaughs down upon the battle lost and won,And crowns the triumph of the cloudy hostIn rolling lines retreating to the coast.”

Henry Van Dyke

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Storm, 1905

After conflict, the sun impartiality, rewarding both loss and victory.

In simple terms: Sun shines on both winners and losers.

Key Takeaway

Find balance after turmoil.

Themes

conflict nature balance

Mood

hopeful contemplative

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • post‑war recovery
  • personal healing
  • reconciliation

Key Concepts

poetry war metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the sun symbolize for you?
  • How do you reconcile loss and win?
A Different Perspective

Even impartial forces can seem to favor all sides.

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