Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

O'er all the hilltops Is quiet now, In all the treetops Hearest thou Hardly a breath; The birds are asleep in the trees: Wait; soon like these Thou too shalt rest.


O'er all the hilltops Is quiet now, In all the treetops Hear

Summary

This quote describes a serene and peaceful scene, emphasizing the tranquillity that has descended upon the hilltops and treetops. There is complete stillness, with no sound or movement perceivable except for the slumbering birds. The quote suggests that just like the resting birds, there will come a time when we too will find our own rest, implying a sense of calmness and inevitability in the cycle of life.

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Rest
By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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