Quote by Knut Hamsun

No, what I should really like to do right now, in the full blaze of lights, before this illustrious assembly, is to shower every one of you with gifts, with flowers, with offerings of poetry - to be young once more, to ride on the crest of the wave.

No, what I should really like to do right now, in the full b

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses a deep desire to be extravagant and expressive, wanting to shower the audience with gifts, flowers, and poetic offerings. The language used highlights a yearning to relive youth and experience the exhilaration of being at the peak of a successful moment. It conveys a sense of longing for the vibrancy and excitement that comes with being young and riding high on life's metaphorical wave. This quote captures a fervent desire to embrace the present moment with extravagant gestures and to bask in the glory of the present occasion.

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Poetry

By Knut Hamsun

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