Quote by John Milton

Sweet bird, that shun the noise of folly, most musical, most melancholy!

Sweet bird, that shun the noise of folly, most musical, most

Summary

This quote is an admiration for a bird that is selective in its surroundings and avoids the disturbances caused by foolishness. The bird is described as both melodious and filled with a sense of melancholy. It suggests that the bird's exclusion from worldly noise allows it to create sweet music, while also hinting at an underlying sadness that perhaps arises from its separation and observation of human folly. Overall, the quote implies appreciation for the bird's ability to find beauty in solitude, while also acknowledging the bittersweet nature of its existence.

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By John Milton

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