In solitude the trumpets of solitude Are not of another solitude resounding; A little string speaks for a crowd of voices.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Solitude can produce sound that speaks for many voices without others present.
- In plain terms
- A single voice in solitude can represent a crowd.
- What can you take from it?
- One person can express many truths in silence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can solitude speak louder than company?
Another view
It ignores how much is lost without actual dialogue.
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