Shade Quotations

Nothing more powerfully excites any affection than to conceal some part of its object, by throwing it into a kind of shade, whichat the same time that it shows enough to prepossess us in favour of the object, leaves still some work for the imagination.

What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The purpose of the giant sequoia tree is to provide shade for the tiny titmouse.

Like most professional golfers, I have a tendency to remember my poor shots a shade more vividly than the good ones.

But see, the shepherds shun the noonday heat, The lowing herds to murmuring brooks retreat, To closer shades the panting flocks remove; Ye gods! And is there no relief for love?

And you, my Critics! in the chequer'd shade, Admire new light thro' holes yourselves have made.

To the Elysian shades dismiss my soul, where no carnation fades.

Interspersed in lawn and opening glades, Thin trees arise that shun each others' shades.

Envy will merit, as its shade, pursue

Envy will merit as its shade pursue, But like a shadow, proves the substance true.

Train up a fig tree in the way it should go, and when you are old sit under the shade of it.