Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Swans sing before they die -- t'were no bad thing did certain persons die before they sing.

Swans sing before they die -- t'were no bad thing did certai

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes it would be better if certain individuals remained silent or passed away before they have the chance to express themselves. It uses the analogy of swans singing before their death to imply that some people's words or actions may have negative consequences. It implies a preference for silence or the absence of certain individuals expressing themselves, suggesting that they may cause more harm than good if they were allowed to speak or act.

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By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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