In the flush of the hot June prime, O'ersleek flood-tides afire, I hear him hurry the chime To the bidding of checked Desire; Till the sweated ringers tire And the wild bob-majors die. Could I wait for my turn in the godly choir? (Shoal! 'Ware shoal!) Not I!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Passion urges immediate action instead of waiting.
- In plain terms
- I choose desire now, not later.
- What can you take from it?
- Act on your passions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you waiting for?
Another view
It promotes impulse over wisdom.
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