O'er all the hilltops Is quiet now, In all the treetops Hearest thou Hardly a breath; The birds are asleep in the trees: Wait; soon like these Thou too shalt rest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- All hilltops are quiet, treetops whisper barely; birds sleep, and soon you too will rest.
- In plain terms
- Nature is hushed, and you will soon find rest as well.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek calm and accept inevitable rest.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find stillness in daily life?
- What does rest mean to you?
Another view
Rest may be delayed by obligations.
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