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Bees Quote by John Milton

“Hide me from day's garish eye, While the bee with honied thigh, That at her flowery work doth sing, And the waters murmuring With such consort as they keep, Entice the dewy-feathered sleep.” quote by John Milton
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“Hide me from day's garish eye, While the bee with honied thigh, That at her flowery work doth sing, And the waters murmuring With such consort as they keep, Entice the dewy-feathered sleep.”

John Milton

About This Quote

Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book 5, 1667

The speaker longs for a peaceful, hidden sleep away from the bright, noisy world and its temptations.

In simple terms: Seek quiet rest away from bright distractions.

Key Takeaway

Find a private sanctuary for rest.

Themes

privacy rest nature solitude

Mood

calm reflective

Type

poetic contemplative

When to use this quote

  • nighttime sleep
  • meditation
  • creative work
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

sensory escape tranquility nature's rhythm

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you create a personal haven?
  • What senses help you unwind?
A Different Perspective

Even in seclusion, external noises can intrude.

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