Bird Quote by John Milton
“Sweet bird that shunn'st the nose of folly, Most musical, most melancholy! Thee, chauntress, oft, the woods among, I woo, to hear thy even-song.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, John Milton, 1667
The poet describes a sorrowful, melodic bird that avoids foolishness, singing in the woods.
In simple terms: A sad song bird sings, staying away from folly.
Key Takeaway
Seek beauty in simplicity.
Themes
nature
art
melancholy
wisdom
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- forest walks
- creative writing
- musical composition
- mindful listening
Key Concepts
Romanticism
symbolism
nature imagery
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the bird symbolize?
- How can melancholy inspire art?
A Different Perspective
The bird’s avoidance may idealize folly as harmless.
