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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
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There are never enough hours in the days of a queen, and her nights have too many.
Hi
Could you please explain this sentence to me?
There are never enough hours in the days of a queen, and her nights have too many.
[from the movie 'Cleopatra']
Thanks,
Tom
Could you please explain this sentence to me?
There are never enough hours in the days of a queen, and her nights have too many.
[from the movie 'Cleopatra']
Thanks,
Tom
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Just a guess, wait for others
She's very busy during the day (always leaving some things unfinished) and can't sleep at night (insomnia problems perhaps?)
She's very busy during the day (always leaving some things unfinished) and can't sleep at night (insomnia problems perhaps?)
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I agree with Ivanhr, but the day/night contrast suggests to me that her days are pleasant, as her nights are unpleasant. She looks forward to the day's activities and wished they didn't have to end.
"Leaving things unfinished" speaks more of obligations - duties.
I agree with Ivanhr, but the day/night contrast suggests to me that her days are pleasant, as her nights are unpleasant. She looks forward to the day's activities and wished they didn't have to end.
"Leaving things unfinished" speaks more of obligations - duties.
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