I hear noises which others don't hear and which disturb for me the music of the spheres, which others don't hear either.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I hear disturbing sounds that others do not hear either.
- In plain terms
- Noises disturb me that nobody else hears.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal sensitivity to noise can isolate an individual.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do some people hear more?
- How do you cope with noise?
Another view
Others may hear these sounds but ignore them.
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