The storm is ended! The impartial sun Laughs down upon the battle lost and won, And crowns the triumph of the cloudy host In rolling lines retreating to the coast.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- After a storm, the sun shines equally on all, celebrating the end of the struggle with a sense of calm.
- In plain terms
- The sun comes out after the storm ends.
- What can you take from it?
- Calms follows the storm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens after your storms?
- How do you find calm?
Another view
It implies all conflicts end equally regardless of cause.
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