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Discourse Quote by Marie Corelli

“Fancy your having no sunshine in London yesterday! Here it was glorious, like full summer, and I sat up with the window wide open, listening to the discourse of two amorous thrushes.” quote by Marie Corelli
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“Fancy your having no sunshine in London yesterday! Here it was glorious, like full summer, and I sat up with the window wide open, listening to the discourse of two amorous thrushes.”

Marie Corelli

About This Quote

Source Novel: 'The Lady of the House' by Marie Corelli, 1905

The narrator contrasts gloomy weather with a sudden bright, summer‑like day, highlighting unexpected joy.

In simple terms: A bright day appears after gloom.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate fleeting moments of happiness.

Themes

nature weather emotion contrast

Mood

hopeful nostalgic

Type

observational poetic

When to use this quote

  • travel
  • daily routine
  • outdoor activities

Key Concepts

serendipity mood shift perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you notice sudden shifts in mood?
  • What simple pleasures lift your spirits?
A Different Perspective

Joy can be fleeting and dependent on circumstance.

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