'Fools,' said I, 'you do not know Silence like a cancer grows Hear my words that I might teach you Take my arms that I might reach you' But my words like silent raindrops fell And echoed in the wells of silence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker warns that silence can be destructive like cancer, but their warning goes unheard.
- In plain terms
- Silence is dangerous. My warnings were ignored.
- What can you take from it?
- Speak out when silence is harmful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people ignore warnings?
- How can we encourage people to speak?
Another view
Warnings are often ignored until it is too late.
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