Nary a grin grinned Rudolph Reed, Nary a curse cursed he, But moved in his House. With his dark little wife, And his dark little children three.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rudolph Reed and his family live quietly without overt joy or anger.
- In plain terms
- They exist without visible smiles or curses.
- What can you take from it?
- Peace can be found in simple, unremarkable existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a quiet life mean to you?
Another view
The quote offers little insight beyond description.
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