Her mouth is a honey-blossom, No doubt, as the poet sings; But within her lips, the petals, Lurks a cruel bee that stings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman's beauty hides a cruel or dangerous nature.
- In plain terms
- She looks sweet but can hurt you.
- What can you take from it?
- Beauty can mask hidden dangers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you trust appearances?
- Is beauty deceptive?
Another view
It generalizes women as deceptive based on appearance.
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