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Joy Quote by Kinley MacGregor

“Down in the valley, leaves fall from trees, the branches are bare. All the flowers have faded, their blossoms once so beautiful. The frost attacks many herbs and kills them. I grieve. But if the winter is so cold, there must be new joys. Help me sing a joy of a hundred thousand times greater than…” quote by Kinley MacGregor
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““Down in the valley, leaves fall from trees, the branches are bare. All the flowers have faded, their blossoms once so beautiful. The frost attacks many herbs and kills them. I grieve. But if the winter is so cold, there must be new joys. Help me sing a joy of a hundred thousand times greater than the buds of May. I will sing of roses on the red cheeks of my lady. Could I win her favor, this lovely lady would give me such joy I would need no other. (Jack) What are you saying? (Lorelei) Noble lady, I ask nothing of you save that you should accept me as your servant. I will serve you as a good lord should serve, whatever the reward may be. Here I am, then, at your orders, sincere and humble, gay and courteous. You are not, after all, a bear or lion, and would not kill me, surely, if I put myself between your hands. I love you, my lady, Lorelei. Marry me and I swear I shall never again do or say anything to harm you and I will slay anyone who does. (Jack)””

Kinley MacGregor

About This Quote

Source Play: Folk drama, unknown title

A lover pleads for acceptance, promising devotion and protection, while acknowledging harsh conditions and seeking joy despite hardship.

In simple terms: A suitor asks for love, offering loyalty despite winter’s cold.

Key Takeaway

Offer sincere devotion even in difficult times.

Themes

love devotion hope

Mood

romantic hopeful

Type

dramatic poetic

When to use this quote

  • wedding proposals
  • poetic courtship
  • dramatic monologues

Key Concepts

courtship loyalty seasonal metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true devotion look like?
  • How can hardship strengthen love?
A Different Perspective

The exaggerated promises may seem insincere.

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