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The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime…

“The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.” quote by Ben Jonson
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“The voice so sweet, the words so fair, As some soft chime had stroked the air; And though the sound had parted thence, Still left an echo in the sense.”

Ben Jonson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A sweet voice and fair words create a lingering echo that remains even after the sound fades.

In simple terms: Sweet words leave lasting echo.

Key Takeaway

Choose words that resonate beyond the moment.

Themes

communication beauty memory

Mood

contemplative artistic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • writing
  • personal conversations
  • teaching

Key Concepts

poetics auditory imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What words have stayed with you?
  • How can you craft lasting impressions?
A Different Perspective

Echoes may be misinterpreted without context.

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