O nightingale, that on yon bloomy spray Warbl'st at eve, when all the woods are still.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A nightingale sings on a flowering branch when the woods are quiet.
- In plain terms
- A bird sings alone in quiet woods.
- What can you take from it?
- Beauty stands out in silence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you find quiet beauty?
Another view
Nature is not always still or musical.
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