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Astronomy Quote by William Shakespeare

“When thou cam'st first, Thou strok'st me and made much of me; wouldst give me Water with berries in't; and teach me how To name the bigger light, and how the less, That burn by day and night; and then I loved thee And showed thee all the qualities o' th' isle, The fresh springs, brine-pits, barren…” quote by William Shakespeare
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“When thou cam'st first, Thou strok'st me and made much of me; wouldst give me Water with berries in't; and teach me how To name the bigger light, and how the less, That burn by day and night; and then I loved thee And showed thee all the qualities o' th' isle, The fresh springs, brine-pits, barren place and fertile.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: “The Tempest”, Act 1, Scene 2, 1611

The speaker describes a lover’s first encounter, sharing nature’s gifts and learning to name light and darkness.

In simple terms: First love reveals nature’s wonders and mysteries.

Key Takeaway

Embrace curiosity in relationships.

Themes

love nature discovery

Mood

romantic introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • courtship
  • exploration of new places
  • learning together

Key Concepts

metaphor identity light vs darkness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does nature shape affection?
  • What does “light” symbolize in love?
A Different Perspective

Love may blind to deeper truths.

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