We ought not to extract pernicious honey from poison blossoms of misrepresentation and mendacious half-truth, to pamper the course appetite of bigotry and self-love.
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Oh sleep! it is a gentle thing,_x000D_ _x000D_ Beloved from pole to pole.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sleep is a cherished and universally appreciated state of rest.
In this quote, Coleridge personifies sleep as a gentle and beloved phenomenon that transcends geographical boundaries, highlighting its importance and universal appeal to humanity. Sleep is portrayed as a soothing, restorative experience that brings comfort and is desired by all people, regardless of their location in the world.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of health, one might say, 'As Coleridge beautifully put it, 'Oh sleep! it is a gentle thing, beloved from pole to pole.'
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