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Aisle Quote by James Gates Percival

“Night steals on; and the day takes its farewell, like the words of a departing friend, or the last tone of hallowed music in a minister's aisles, heard when it floats along the shade of elms, in the still place of graves.” quote by James Gates Percival
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“Night steals on; and the day takes its farewell, like the words of a departing friend, or the last tone of hallowed music in a minister's aisles, heard when it floats along the shade of elms, in the still place of graves.”

James Gates Percival

About This Quote

Source Poem: Elegy for the Day, 1845

The poem personifies night and day as departing friends, using music and nature imagery to reflect on mortality and transition.

In simple terms: Night and day are like friends leaving, symbolizing death.

Key Takeaway

Contemplate the fleeting nature of life.

Themes

mortality nature music transition grief

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • funeral rites
  • sunset reflections
  • memorial services
  • personal mourning

Key Concepts

existentialism poetic imagery time loss

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you find comfort in endings?
  • What symbols help you process loss?
A Different Perspective

Poetic language may be abstract for some.

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