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“Winter, which, being full of care, makes summer's welcome thrice more wish'd, more rare.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Winter, which, being full of care, makes summer's welcome thrice more wish'd, more rare.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 1

Winter’s harshness heightens appreciation for summer’s warmth, making it seem rarer and more desired.

In simple terms: Winter makes summer feel more precious.

Key Takeaway

Value the contrast between seasons.

Themes

nature seasonality appreciation

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • planning vacations
  • seasonal marketing
  • climate reflection

Key Concepts

temporal contrast psychology of desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does winter teach you about longing?
  • How does scarcity affect desire?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize seasons beyond realistic experience.

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