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Clouds Quote by William Shakespeare

“Yon grey lines That fret the clouds are messengers of day.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“Yon grey lines That fret the clouds are messengers of day.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Poem: Sonnet 18 (attributed), 1609

The lines describe clouds as messengers that signal the arrival of day, suggesting nature's role in marking time.

In simple terms: Clouds signal sunrise.

Key Takeaway

Observe natural cues.

Themes

nature time observation

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

literary poetic

When to use this quote

  • morning walks
  • writing inspiration
  • photography
  • gardening

Key Concepts

poetry metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret natural signs?
  • What does sunrise mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Clouds can be ambiguous, not always clear.

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