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“There twice a day the Severn fills; The salt sea-water passes by, And hushes half the babbling Wye, And makes a silence in the hills.” quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
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“There twice a day the Severn fills; The salt sea-water passes by, And hushes half the babbling Wye, And makes a silence in the hills.”

Alfred Lord Tennyson

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Severn, 1855

The river's daily flow silences the smaller streams, creating calm in the hills.

In simple terms: River quiets smaller streams, bringing peace.

Key Takeaway

Observe nature's calming effects.

Themes

nature tranquility river soundscape peace

Mood

peaceful reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • morning walks
  • meditation
  • writing inspiration

Key Concepts

environmental literature poetry ecology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does water influence your mood?
  • Can you find a quiet place like the hills?
A Different Perspective

Nature's silence can be fleeting.

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