For May wol have no slogardie a-night. The seson priketh every gentil herte, And maketh him out of his slepe to sterte.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Spring stirs hearts and makes people wake up from sleep.
- In plain terms
- The season wakes everyone up.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature influences human energy and activity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does spring make you more energetic?
- How does nature affect mood?
Another view
It generalizes all people as waking easily in spring.
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