Lovely in death the beauteous ruin lay; And if in death still lovely, lovelier there; Far lovelier! pity swells the tide of love.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Beauty in death evokes deeper pity and love than in life.
- In plain terms
- Dead beauty is more touching than living beauty.
- What can you take from it?
- Loss deepens emotional connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does loss change perception?
- What makes death beautiful?
Another view
It focuses on aesthetic rather than moral value.
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