It was the silent time before dawn, along the shores of what had been one of the most beautiful lakes in southern Africa.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author describes a quiet moment at a beautiful lake in Africa before dawn.
- In plain terms
- It was quiet before dawn at a lake in southern Africa.
- What can you take from it?
- Quiet moments often happen before sunrise.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is your quiet place?
- Do you like dawn?
Another view
The mood is subjective to the writer.
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