Quote by William Shakespeare
But, soft what light through yonder window breaks It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.
Summary
This quote is from Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet and is spoken by Romeo upon seeing Juliet for the first time. Romeo uses poetic language and compares the brightness of the light from Juliet's window to the rising sun in the east. This figurative language highlights the beauty and radiance of Juliet, implying that she is the source of light and warmth in Romeo's life. The quote also foreshadows the intense and passionate love that will develop between Romeo and Juliet in the play.