These blessed candles of the night

These blessed candles of the night

In William Shakespeare's play "The Merchant of Venice," the character Lorenzo speaks the famous line, "These blessed candles of the night." This line is spoken in Act V, Scene 1, as Lorenzo and Jessica are enjoying the beauty of the night sky together. The phrase "blessed candles of the night" refers to the stars that shine brightly in the darkness, providing light and guidance to those who look up at them.