Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest, and youthful jollity, Quips and cranks and wanton wiles, Nods and becks and wreathed smiles.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks a spirit to bring fun, jokes, and smiles along with it.
- In plain terms
- Come with fun, jokes, and smiles.
- What can you take from it?
- Playfulness adds joy to gatherings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is playfulness most needed?
- How do you encourage joy in a group?
Another view
Constant jest might undermine serious conversations.
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