May she become a flourishing hidden tree That all her thoughts may like the linnet be, And have no business but dispensing round Their magnanimities of sound, Nor but in merriment begin a chase, Nor but in merriment a quarrel.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A wish for someone to live quietly with generous thoughts and cheerful actions.
- In plain terms
- Hope someone lives a quiet life with kind thoughts and happy actions.
- What can you take from it?
- Encourage a life of quiet kindness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you wish for others?
- Is quietness a virtue?
Another view
It values quietness over ambition or achievement.
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