Wind goes from farm to farm in wave on wave, But carries no cry of what is hoped to be. There may be little or much beyond the grave, But the strong are saying nothing until they see.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Wind moves from farm to farm without carrying hopes; beyond death there may be much, but the strong wait in seeing before speaking.
- In plain terms
- Wind spreads without hope; the strong stay silent until they witness something.
- What can you take from it?
- Patience and observation precede meaningful expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you waited before speaking?
- What does wind symbolize for you?
Another view
Silence can be misread as indifference.
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