"The silver swan, who, living had no note, When death approached unlocked her silent throat"

This quote is from the song "The Silver Swan" by Orlando Gibbons. The quote is referring to a swan that was made of silver and was unable to make any sound. The swan lived and had no voice, however when death approached, the swan was able to open its quiet throat and sing a lovely song. This quote is symbolic of how death can bring out the appeal in life. It is a suggestion that even in the darkest of times, there is still charm to be discovered. The quote is also a reminder that even when we are not able to express ourselves, we can still discover methods to make our voices heard. Death can be an effective force that can bring out the best in us, and this quote is a suggestion of that.