Silent night Quote by John Milton
““Sweet is the breath of morn, her rising sweet, With charm of earliest birds; pleasant the sun, When first on this delightful land he spreads His orient beams, on herb, tree, fruit and flower, Glistening with dew; fragrant the fertile earth After soft showers, and sweet the coming on of grateful Evening mild; the silent Night, With this her solumn bird and hisfair Moon, And these the gems of Heaven, their starry train; But neither breath of morn nor rising sun On this delightful land, nor herb, fruit, flower Glistening with dew, nor fragrance after shower, Nor grateful Evening mild, nor silent Night, With this her solumn bird, nor walk by Moon, Or glittering starlight, without thee is sweet””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
The poet celebrates the beauty of morning and nature, but notes that without the beloved, all is loses its sweetness.
In simple terms: Nature’s beauty feels empty without love.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love’s role in appreciating life.
Themes
nature
beauty
love
appreciation
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- morning walks
- gardening
- poetry reading
- sunrise watching
Key Concepts
Romanticism
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love add to everyday experiences?
- How can you find sweetness without a lover?
A Different Perspective
Even with love, external hardships can diminish joy.
