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Love Quote by James Joyce

“Wait till the honeying of the lune, love! Die eve, little eve, die! We see that wonder in your eye. We'll meet again, we'll part once more. The spot I'll seek if the hour you'll find. My chart shines high where the blue milk's upset.” quote by James Joyce
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““Wait till the honeying of the lune, love! Die eve, little eve, die! We see that wonder in your eye. We'll meet again, we'll part once more. The spot I'll seek if the hour you'll find. My chart shines high where the blue milk's upset.””

James Joyce

About This Quote

Source Poem: Finnegans Wake, 1939

A cryptic, lyrical expression of longing and the cyclical nature of love, using celestial imagery to convey hope and separation.

In simple terms: Love is longing and hopeful, with hope and

Key Takeaway

Embrace longing, cherish moments.

Themes

love longing cyclical celestial hope

Mood

melancholic hopeful reflective

Type

poetic literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • nighttime reflection
  • romantic reunion
  • creative writing
  • personal introspection

Key Concepts

mythic symbolism poetic ambiguity temporal cycles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the moon symbolize here?
  • How does the cyclical pattern affect your view of love?
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The dense language may obscure meaning for many readers.

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