Cries Quote by Oliver Goldsmith
“Amid thy desert-walks the lapwing flies, And tires their echoes with unvaried cries.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Desert Walk, 1760
A lone bird endures the harsh desert, its cries breaking the monotony of emptiness.
In simple terms: A bird’s cry breaks desert silence.
Key Takeaway
Listen for small signs of life.
Themes
nature
solitude
resilience
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
poetic
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- desert travel
- loneliness
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
existentialism
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What quiet voices do you hear in barren moments?
- How can you become that echo for others?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may over‑simplify complex human experience.
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