Divine in hookas, glorious in a pipe When tipp'd with amber, mellow, rich, and ripe; Like other charmers, wooing the caress More dazzlingly when daring in full dress; Yet thy true lovers more admire by far Thy naked beauties-give me a cigar!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A cigar’s true beauty lies in its unadorned form, more admired by genuine lovers than by decorative excess.
- In plain terms
- Real lovers prefer a simple cigar over fancy displays.
- What can you take from it?
- Simplicity can be more authentic than ornamentation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you prefer simplicity over flash?
- How does authenticity affect your choices?
Another view
Not everyone values simplicity equally.
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