Down beyond the haven the tide comes with a shout.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The tide arrives loudly from beyond a safe harbor, suggesting force and movement.
- In plain terms
- The ocean waves crash loudly after passing a calm spot.
- What can you take from it?
- Nature’s power is audible even from a distance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What sounds signal change in your environment?
- How do you react to loud natural forces?
Another view
It personifies the tide without explaining the cause of the sound.
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