Awake, awake, my Lyre! And tell thy silent master's humble tale In sounds that may prevail; Sounds that gentle thoughts inspire: Though so exalted she And I so lowly be Tell her, such different notes make all thy harmony.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks his musical instrument to tell the story of a humble yet exalted subject.
- In plain terms
- Play music that shares the quiet story of a great person.
- What can you take from it?
- Art can bridge differences in status.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you honor people you admire?
- What stories do you want to tell?
Another view
It relies on the assumption that art can truly capture truth.
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