It seems appropriate to me to state According to a venerable and agreeable custom, That I love a beautiful lady.Her eyes, Monsignore, Are so blue that they put lovely little blue reflections On everything that she looks at, Such as a wall Or the moon Or my heart.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker loves a lady whose beauty reflects onto everything she sees.
- In plain terms
- The lady makes everything look beautiful.
- What can you take from it?
- Love changes how we see the world.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does love change your view?
- What do you love?
Another view
It is very specific to the speaker's personal experience.
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