Quote by Charles Sedley

Ah, Chloris! could I now but sit As unconcern'd as when Your infant beauty could beget No happiness or pain! When I the dawn used to admire, And praised the coming day, I little thought the rising fire Would take my rest away.

Ah, Chloris! could I now but sit As unconcern'd as when Your

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their past innocence and carefree attitude, specifically referencing a person named Chloris. They express a longing to be unaffected by the beauty and joy they once found in the world around them. However, they acknowledge that they are now unable to sustain the same sense of tranquility due to an inner turmoil - symbolized by the metaphor of a rising fire that disturbs their rest. This quote conceives an emotional struggle and a yearning to return to a simpler state of mind.

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Happiness Beauty Pain Rest

By Charles Sedley

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