She hath smiles to earth unknown- Smiles that with motion of their own Do spread, and sink, and rise.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject possesses a unique smile that seems to have its own life, moving independently of conscious control.
- In plain terms
- Her smile moves on its own in a way no one else's does.
- What can you take from it?
- Some expressions are so natural they seem to move independently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a smile feel alive?
- How do we describe movement in stillness?
Another view
The quote is abstract and lacks specific context about the subject.
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