"No, what I should really like to do right now, in the full blaze of lights, before this illustrious assembly, is to shower every one of you with gifts, with flowers, with offerings of poetry - to be young once more, to ride on the crest of the wave"
- Knut Hamsun
About this Quote
In this quote, the speaker reveals a strong desire to shower their audience with gifts, flowers, and poetry. They long to be young again and experience the excitement of riding on the crest of a wave. The use of the expression "complete blaze of lights" suggests a grand and public setting, perhaps a gathering of crucial individuals. The speaker's words communicate a sense of nostalgia and a longing for the past, along with a desire to share their pleasure and abundance with others. In general, the quote communicates a sense of enthusiasm and a desire to spread joy and charm to those around them.
This quote is written / told by Knut Hamsun between August 4, 1859 and February 19, 1952. He was a famous Author from Norway.
The author also have 14 other quotes.
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
"Given the choice, children who don't want for anything will not save... We have an obligation as parents to give our children what they need. What they want we can give them as a special gift, or they can save their money for it"
