Air Quote by Edmond Rostand
“Where lurk sweet echoes of the dear homevoices, Each note of which calls like a little sister, Those airs slow, slow ascending, as the smokewreaths Rise from the hearthstones of our native hamlets Cyrano Act 5.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Cyrano de Bergerac, Act 5, 1897
Sweet echoes of home call like a sister, rising slowly like smoke from hearths.
In simple terms: Home’s comforting sounds rise gently.
Key Takeaway
Cherish the soothing memories of home.
Themes
home
memory
comfort
Mood
warm
nostalgic
Type
poetic
reflective
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- quiet evenings
- creative writing
Key Concepts
nostalgia
poetry
Questions to Reflect On
- What “home” sounds do you hear?
- How do they affect your mood?
A Different Perspective
Home can also be a source of longing.
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