A second voice was at mine ear, A little whisper silver-clear, A murmur, 'Be of better cheer'. As from some blissful neighbourhood, A notice faintly understood, 'I see the end, and know the good'. A little hint to solace woe, A hint, a whisper breathing low, 'I may not speak of what I know'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A gentle voice offers comfort and hints at a good ending, yet also warns that some knowledge cannot be spoken.
- In plain terms
- A comforting whisper promises a good ending but limits what can be said.
- What can you take from it?
- Find solace in quiet reassurance while respecting unknowns.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is silence more helpful than explanation?
- How do we cope with unknowable outcomes?
Another view
The vague promise may not satisfy concrete needs.
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