Sweet discourse makes short days and nights.

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Meaning in plain English

Enjoyable conversation can make time feel shorter. The saying praises the experience of good company and engaging talk, without claiming that conversation changes the clock or suits everyone in the same way.

What the words are saying

Sweet discourse suggests talk that those taking part find pleasant or absorbing. A long day or evening may then seem to pass quickly because attention is engaged rather than fixed on waiting for time to move. The proverb describes an experience, not a literal shortening of hours. Its sweetness also depends on the people involved: a subject one person enjoys may tire another, and a conversation needs room for listening as well as speaking. A useful reading appreciates agreeable company while remaining attentive to whether others want to continue, pause or spend their time differently.

Everyday example

Two friends waiting for a delayed train talk about a book they both enjoyed, and the wait feels less tedious even though it is no shorter.

When to use it

Use it to appreciate conversation that makes shared time pleasant.

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