What is the sadness that the poet refers to in the poem "keeping quiet"?
The sadness of a man is formed by his own thoughts and actions. It is ironic to notice that a person who can understand so much fails to understand his actions and himself. Rash actions are always disastrous and harmful. All disasters are created by man. He is threatening himself with death by his actions and thoughts. This is the disaster of his life. He laments that the rush to out-maneuver others has made one forget the importance of humanity.