Let me Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr
“Me wretched! Let me curr to quercine shades! Effund your albid hausts, lactiferous maids! O, might I vole to some umbrageous clump,-- Depart,--be off,--excede,--evade,--erump!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown (19th‑century satirical verse)
The speaker laments being trapped in bright, oppressive surroundings and wishes to escape to darker, more comfortable places.
In simple terms: Desire to flee harsh light for shade.
Key Takeaway
Seek environments that suit your temperament.
Themes
discontent
escape
light
shade
Mood
melancholic
ironic
Type
literary
expressive
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
satire
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “light” symbolize for you?
- How can you create a personal “shade” in stressful times?
