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The Renaissance2 quotes
So sinks the day-star in the Ocean bed,
And yet anon repairs his drooping head,
And tricks his beams, and with new spangled Ore,
Flames in the forehead of the morning sky. — John Milton · 1638The moon's an arrant thief,
And her pale fire she snatches from the sun. — William Shakespeare · 1616Middle Ages1 quote
Praised be You, my Lord, with all your creatures,
especially Sir Brother Sun,
Who is the day and through whom You give us light. — St. Francis of Assisi · 1226Old Testament Era1 quote
And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. — Genesis 1:16 · 1405 BC