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Breasts Quote by Oliver Goldsmith

“No vernal blooms their torpid rocks array, But winter lingering chills the lap of May; No zephyr fondly sues the mountain's breast, But meteors glare, and stormy glooms invest.” quote by Oliver Goldsmith
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“No vernal blooms their torpid rocks array, But winter lingering chills the lap of May; No zephyr fondly sues the mountain's breast, But meteors glare, and stormy glooms invest.”

Oliver Goldsmith

About This Quote

The poem contrasts the lack of spring blossoms on barren rocks with lingering winter chill in May, and juxtaposes gentle breezes with harsh meteors and stormy gloom.

In simple terms: It describes nature's paradoxes of beauty and harshness.

Key Takeaway

Nature mixes gentle and violent elements.

Themes

nature contrast seasonality

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic descriptive

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • weather observation
  • creative writing
  • environmental reflection

Key Concepts

Poetic imagery natural paradox

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we find beauty in harsh seasons?
  • What does the storm symbolize in our lives?
A Different Perspective

It may romanticize harsh weather without acknowledging human hardship.

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