Quote by Edward Lear

I was much distressed by next door people who had twin babies and played the violin; but one of the twins died, and the other has eaten the fiddle - so all is peace.

I was much distressed by next door people who had twin babie

Summary

This darkly humorous quote by Ambrose Bierce touches on the narrator's initial annoyance with their noisy neighbors. However, when tragedy strikes and one of the twins dies, the other twin symbolically "eats the fiddle," bringing an end to the annoyance and restoring peace. It suggests that sometimes unexpected events or consequences can bring resolution to our frustrations, ultimately leading to a sense of calm and tranquility.

By Edward Lear

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