One of the great things about books is you can afford to do anything.
George R. R. MartinRead
They say night's beauties fade at dawn, and the children of wine are oft disowned in the morning light.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The beauty and joy of certain experiences can be fleeting and may not last into the next day.
This quote reflects the transient nature of pleasure and beauty, suggesting that moments of joy can be ephemeral like the enjoyment of wine that may lead to regret in the morning. It highlights how experiences that seem delightful and enchanting in the moment might not hold the same allure or positive outcome when the daylight reveals the truth of the situation.
Themes
BeautyTransiencePleasureRegretMorning
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about fleeting moments of happiness, I might say, 'They say night's beauties fade at dawn.'
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