Quote by Henry David Thoreau

As the sun went down, I saw a solitary boatman disporting on the smooth lake. The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness. I got the world, as it were, by the nape of the neck, and held it under in the tide of its own events, till it was drowned, and then I let it go down stream like a dead dog. Vast hollow chambers of silence stretched away on every side, and my being expanded in proportion, and filled them. Then first could I appreciate sound, and find it musical.

As the sun went down, I saw a solitary boatman disporting on

Summary

This quote depicts a moment of tranquility and reflection experienced by the narrator. As the sun sets and the boatman floats on the calm lake, the atmosphere feels purified, and a profound stillness settles in. In this serene setting, the narrator feels a sense of detachment from the chaotic world. They metaphorically grasp the world, suppressing its overwhelming events until it fades away and floats downstream. This release allows the narrator to feel the vastness of silence and fully appreciate the beauty of sound, perceiving it as harmonious and musical.

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By Henry David Thoreau

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