The light of love, the purity of grace, The mind, the music breathing from her face, 19 The heart whose softness harmonized the whole,- And oh, that eye was in itself a soul!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Love, grace, and the mind are likened to music and a soulful eye, suggesting an ideal of harmonious inner beauty.
- In plain terms
- Love and grace create a harmonious inner beauty.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek harmony between heart and mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance love and intellect?
- What does a harmonious soul look like?
Another view
Idealistic language may not reflect everyday experience.
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