Farewell Quote by William Shakespeare
““Over hill, over dale, Thorough bush, thorough brier, Over park, over pale, Thorough flood, thorough fire, I do wander everywhere, Swifter than the moon's sphere; And I serve the fairy queen, To dew her orbs upon the green. The cowslips tall her pensioners be: In their gold coats spots you see; Those be rubies, fairy favours, In those freckles live their savours: I must go seek some dewdrops here And hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear. Farewell, thou lob of spirits; I'll be gone: Our queen and all our elves come here anon.””
About This Quote
Source Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act 2 Scene 1, 1595
The fairy narrator describes a whimsical, all‑encompassing journey, celebrating nature’s magic and the quest for wonder.
In simple terms: A fairy roams everywhere seeking dew.
Key Takeaway
Seek wonder everywhere.
Themes
nature
magic
exploration
fantasy
Mood
dreamy
enchanting
Type
poetic
mythic
When to use this quote
- poetry
- theatre
- creative writing
- environmental appreciation
Key Concepts
mythic quest
symbolic flora
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the dew symbolize?
- How does wandering reflect human curiosity?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize nature without acknowledging its harshness.
