No war, or battle's sound Was heard the world around. The idle spear and shield were high up hung.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is no war happening and weapons are hung up unused.
- In plain terms
- Peace is here because no fighting is going on and weapons are stored away.
- What can you take from it?
- True peace means weapons are unnecessary and put away.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What signs show a place is at peace?
- Is unused equipment always a good sign?
Another view
It idealizes peace without addressing how it was achieved or maintained.
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