Quote by Thomas De Quincey

Call for the grandest of all earthly spectacles, what is that? It is the sun going to his rest.

Call for the grandest of all earthly spectacles, what is tha

Summary

This quote highlights the awe-inspiring beauty of the sun setting. Describing it as the "grandest of all earthly spectacles," it emphasizes the incredible phenomenon that occurs when the sun begins its descent, painting the sky with vibrant colors and casting a majestic glow. The quote invites us to appreciate this natural spectacle as a breathtaking display of nature's magnificence.

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Beauty

By Thomas De Quincey

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