Quotation by

Wallace Stevens

The day of the sun is like the day of a king. It is a promenade in the morning, a sitting on the throne at noon, a pageant in the evening.

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The quotation compares the sun's daily journey to the activities of a king, starting with a calm and leisurely walk in the morning, followed by a powerful and commanding presence at midday. By evening, the sun's path becomes a grand and colorful display, much like a royal celebration or parade.

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