Well had the boding tremblers learn'd to trace The day's…
“Well had the boding tremblers learn'd to trace The day's disasters in his morning face; Full well they laugh'd with counterfeited glee At all his jokes, for many a joke had he; Full well the busy whisper circling round Convey'd the dismal tidings when he frown'd. Yet was he kind, or if severe in aught, The love he bore to learning was in fault; The village all declar'd how much he knew, 'Twas certain he could write and cipher too.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Depicts a learned, kind man whose reputation spreads through village gossip and admiration.
In simple terms: A scholar admired for kindness and knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Value learning and kindness.
Themes
knowledge
kindness
reputation
community
humor
Mood
respectful
admiring
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- teaching
- community service
- public speaking
- mentor roles
Key Concepts
humanism
social dynamics
education
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reputation affect one's influence?
- What role does humility play in scholarship?
A Different Perspective
Gossip can distort truth.