Dreams Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
““Whose bells, the poor man's only music, rang From morn to evening, all the hot Fair-day, So sweetly, that they stirred and haunted me With a wild pleasure, falling on mine ear Most like articulate sounds of things to come! So gazed I, till the soothing things, I dreamt, Lulled me to sleep, and sleep prolonged my dreams! And so I brooded all the following morn, Awed by the stern preceptor's face, mine eye Fixed with mock study on my swimming book.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (excerpt), 1798
The speaker is moved by the simple, pervasive sound of bells, which evoke future visions and deep emotional resonance, blending present pleasure with prophetic anticipation.
In simple terms: Bells stir deep feelings and hint at future.
Key Takeaway
Listen to everyday sounds for hidden meaning.
Themes
nature
music
anticipation
memory
emotion
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- walking in town
- listening to church bells
- reflecting on dreams
- writing poetry
Key Concepts
romanticism
sensory perception
prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary sound awakens your imagination?
- How do sounds connect you to future hopes?
A Different Perspective
The interpretation may be subjective and not universally shared.
