Break Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
“After a day of cloud and wind and rain Sometimes the setting sun breaks out again, And touching all the darksome woods with light, Smiles on the fields until they laugh and sing, Then like a ruby from the horizon's ring, Drops down into the night.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Daybreak" (excerpt), 1845
Nature’s cycles bring light after darkness, uplifting spirits and renewing hope.
In simple terms: Light follows darkness, renewing hope.
Seek optimism after hardship.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stormy weather
- sunset
- field work
- emotional recovery
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find light after a dark period?
- What does sunrise symbolize for you?
Hope may be fleeting without action.