Aretha with no goals, eternally single & one step soft of heaven/ let it be understood that she owns this melody along with her emotional diplomats & her earth & her musical secrets
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Sometimes the silence can be like thunder.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Silence can carry immense weight and impact, much like a loud sound.
In this quote, Bob Dylan emphasizes the powerful and profound effect that silence can have in communication and human emotions. It suggests that in moments of silence, there may be unexpressed thoughts and feelings that resonate deeply, creating an atmosphere that can be as intense as the loudest sounds.
Themes
SilenceCommunicationEmotionImpactIntensity
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a talk about the importance of listening during mediation sessions.
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