Busy Quote by John Donne
“Busy old fool, unruly sun, Why dost thou thus, Through windows, and through curtains, call on us? Must to thy motions lovers'seasons run? Saucy pedantic wretch, go chide Late schoolboys, and sour prentices, Go tell court-huntsmen that the King will ride, Call countryants to harvest offices; Love, all alike, no season knows, nor clime, Nor hours, days, months, which are the rags of time.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnets (sonnet 43) by John Donne, 1609
The poet questions the sun’s relentless presence, suggesting that love transcends time and season, indifferent to worldly schedules.
In simple terms: Love ignores time and seasons.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love beyond schedules.
Themes
love
time
nature
humanity
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic longing
- philosophical reflection
- personal meditation
Key Concepts
metaphysics
eternity
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does love change your perception of time?
- Can love exist without societal constraints?
A Different Perspective
Love cannot be confined to calendars or duties.
