Climbs Quote by Philip Sidney
“With how sad steps, O moon, thou climb'st the skies! How silently, and with how wan a face!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Astrophel and Stella, 1590
The speaker laments the moon’s sorrowful ascent, reflecting on melancholy and distance.
In simple terms: Moon’s sad climb shows deep sadness.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge hidden sorrow.
Themes
melancholy
nature
loneliness
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
literary
When to use this quote
- nighttime reflection
- poetic inspiration
- artistic contemplation
Key Concepts
Romanticism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal grief does the moon symbolize for you?
- How does distance affect emotional expression?
A Different Perspective
The moon’s image may not truly reflect human feelings.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
