Once at the croak of a Raven who crost it, A barbarous people, Blind to the magic, And deaf to the melody, Snarl'd at and cursed me. A demon vext me, The light retreated, The landskip darken'd, The melody deaden'd, The Master whisper'd 'Follow The Gleam.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Critics and darkness may try to stop you, but keep pursuing your guiding light.
- In plain terms
- Ignore those who curse your path and keep following your light.
- What can you take from it?
- Persist despite criticism and obstacles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What light do you follow when things go dark?
Another view
Persistent pursuit can sometimes ignore valid feedback.
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