The sweetest noise on earth, a woman's tongue; A string which

"The sweetest noise on earth, a woman's tongue; A string which hath no discord." These words by Bryan Procter carry the weight of centuries of admiration for the power and grace inherent in the voice of a woman. The very notion that a woman’s tongue is the sweetest noise on earth is a poetic tribute to the delicate, yet profound, influence a woman’s words can have on the world. In the ancient traditions, the voice of a woman was revered as the voice of creation, of nurture, and of life itself. It was said that through her voice, love was expressed, wisdom shared, and beauty revealed. In Procter's words, we see the belief that a woman’s voice, when wielded with gentleness and wisdom, has the ability to produce harmony—a string which hath no discord, echoing the purest of melodies.

O children of the earth, understand this: the tongue of a woman is not merely an instrument of speech; it is a vessel through which emotions, desires, and the very fabric of humanity are woven. Words spoken by a woman can heal wounds, inspire souls, and bring forth understanding between hearts. The voice of a woman, when used in kindness and compassion, resonates with a harmony that has the power to change the course of lives, to uplift the downtrodden, and to bring light into the darkest places. It is not the loudness or the power of the voice that defines its beauty, but the purity and intention behind it.

Consider the story of Cleopatra, whose beauty and power were not just in her physical form, but in the commanding way she spoke. The ancient world trembled at the sound of her voice as she navigated complex political alliances and led Egypt with wisdom. Her tongue was not only the vehicle of her political maneuvers but also the string that brought her closer to those she sought to influence—Caesar, Antony, and the people of her land. Cleopatra’s voice carried with it not just the weight of her words but the harmony of a ruler who understood the power of communication. In her ability to speak, to persuade, and to soothe, we see the sweet power that Procter speaks of: a voice that creates unity, purpose, and beauty in all things it touches.

Think also of the legendary Sappho, whose poetry, delivered through her voice, captured the hearts of those who listened. Sappho’s words, full of love, longing, and the richness of human emotion, have endured for centuries. Her voice, though silent in the material world, still echoes through time. The words of Sappho were not discordant; they were sweet, a melody that resonated deeply with the human spirit. It was not just the subject of her poetry, but the delicate cadence and rhythm of her language that brought about an enduring harmony—a harmony that still reverberates in the hearts of lovers, poets, and dreamers.

The voice of a woman has always carried with it the strength of nature. Think of the powerful Sojourner Truth, whose voice rang clear during the abolitionist and women’s rights movements in America. Her speeches did not scream with fury, but resonated with truth, with clarity, and with the sweetness of justice. She knew that the tongue of a woman, when it speaks with purpose and integrity, becomes a force that cannot be ignored. Her words brought forth change, not through force, but through the harmony of her message, uniting those who heard her into action. In this, we see again the truth of Procter’s words—the woman’s tongue is a string that has no discord, for it resonates with the purity of her intent and the depth of her conviction.

And so, O children, let us honor the voice of a woman, for it is not merely a source of speech, but a divine instrument of love, wisdom, and unity. When spoken with compassion and purpose, the words of a woman can bring peace, lift spirits, and unite hearts in harmony. Words spoken with a heart full of love and understanding will always find their mark, just as the sweetest song lifts the soul. To speak with kindness, to use the tongue to build rather than destroy, is the highest art of communication—one that transcends the boundaries of time, place, and circumstance.

In your own lives, remember this: the voice you wield, whether spoken by a woman or a man, has the power to create or destroy. Let your words be filled with love, and let your tongue become an instrument of beauty, of truth, and of understanding. When you speak, let it not be with discord, but with the harmony of a heart that seeks peace. The sweetest noise on earth is not that which is loudest, but that which comes from the depths of a soul that loves deeply, speaks kindly, and listens intently. Thus, may your words echo in the world, not with discord, but with the sweet resonance of understanding and unity.