I pass, like night, from land to land; I have strange power of speech; That moment that his face I see, I know the man that must hear me: To him my tale I teach.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker travels and tells his story to those who must hear it.
- In plain terms
- He travels and tells his story to the right people.
- What can you take from it?
- Stories find the people who need to hear them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What story must you tell?
- Who needs to hear your voice?
Another view
He may not choose who listens effectively.
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