First of earthly singers, the sun-loved rill.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The sun-loving stream is the first and purest of earthly singers.
- In plain terms
- A small stream in the sun is the best singer of all.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature's simple sounds are the purest music.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the first song of earth?
- Is nature the best artist?
Another view
It is too brief to convey much context.
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