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If hush'd the loud whirlwind that ruffled the deep, The…

“If hush'd the loud whirlwind that ruffled the deep, The sky if no longer dark tempests deform; When our perils are past shall our gratitude sleep? No! Here's to the pilot that weather'd the storm!” quote by George Canning
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“If hush'd the loud whirlwind that ruffled the deep, The sky if no longer dark tempests deform; When our perils are past shall our gratitude sleep? No! Here's to the pilot that weather'd the storm!”

George Canning

About This Quote

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

The poet celebrates overcoming adversity and thanks the guiding force that steadied the storm.

In simple terms: Gratitude for surviving hardship.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge resilience.

Themes

adversity gratitude heroism

Mood

solemn hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • natural disasters
  • military conflict

Key Concepts

metaphor classical poetry

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who helped you through a crisis?
  • What does “pilot” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Poetry can romanticize suffering.

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