But tir'd at length poor Beauty slept, And while she rested, wearied quite, Indifference to the dear lamp crept, And quench'd its warm, and splendid light.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When Beauty sleeps and rests, indifference rises and extinguishes Love.
- In plain terms
- While Beauty rests, indifference kills the lamp of Love.
- What can you take from it?
- Neglect allows love to fade into indifference.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does love die from neglect?
- How do you protect love?
Another view
It assumes love requires constant active guarding.
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