Sweet voice Quote by Alfred Tennyson
““And while he waited in the castle court, The voice of Enid, Yniol's daughter, rang Clear through the open casement of the hall, Singing; and as the sweet voice of a bird, Heard by the lander in a lonely isle, Moves him to think what kind of bird it is That sings so delicately clear, and make Conjecture of the plumage and the form; So the sweet voice of Enid moved Geraint; And made him like a man abroad at morn When first the liquid note beloved of men Comes flying over many a windy wave To Britain, and in April suddenly Breaks from a coppice gemmed with green and red, And he suspends his converse with a friend, Or it may be the labour of his hands, To think or say, 'There is the nightingale;' So fared it with Geraint, who thought and said, 'Here, by God's grace, is the one voice for me.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Geraint" by Alfred Tennyson, 1842
A longing for connection and beauty leads the speaker to imagine a nightingale, symbolizing pure, uplifting inspiration amidst solitude.
In simple terms: Seeking beauty brings comfort and hope.
Key Takeaway
Listen for simple and in quiet moments.
Themes
longing
beauty
solitude
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- personal reflection
- nature walks
- artistic pursuits
Key Concepts
symbolism
nature
inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple beauty can you hear in your daily life?
- How does nature inspire your creative work?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be overly romantic for practical guidance.
