Oh, could you view the melody Of every grace And music of her face, You'd drop a tear; Seeing more harmony In her bright eye Than now you hear.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims the visual beauty of a face surpasses auditory grace.
- In plain terms
- If you saw her eye, you would cry because it is more harmonious than her voice.
- What can you take from it?
- Visual beauty can be more moving than sound.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which sense moves you most?
- How do you describe beauty?
Another view
Sight is not always more powerful than sound for everyone.
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