Verse sweetens toil, however rude the sound; She feels no biting pang the while she sings; Nor, as she turns the giddy wheel around, Revolves the sad vicissitudes of things.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Singing while working makes labor feel easier and less painful.
- In plain terms
- Music makes hard work feel less bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Use music to make work lighter.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What helps you through hard work?
- Does music change your mood?
Another view
Music cannot eliminate all physical pain.
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