In the highlands, in the country places, Where the old plain men have rosy faces, And the young fair maidens Quiet eyes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A fragment depicting a peaceful rural scene with old men and young women.
- In plain terms
- A description of calm country life with old men and young women.
- What can you take from it?
- Find peace in simple rural settings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value about rural life?
- How do you find peace?
Another view
The fragment lacks a complete thought or lesson.
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Bright is the ring of words When the right man rings them.
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