Bells call others, but themselves enter not into the Church.
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Who says that fictions only and false hair_x000D_ Become a verse? Is there in truth no beauty?_x000D_ Is all good structure in a winding stair?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote questions the nature of beauty and truth in creative works, suggesting that fiction and art can express deep truths.
George Herbert's quote reflects on the relationship between art and reality, challenging the idea that only genuine or factual elements can convey beauty. He suggests that even fiction, just like a winding staircase, can possess its own kind of structure and beauty, inviting us to reconsider our definitions of truth and the artistic representation of reality.
Themes
ArtBeautyTruthFictionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the nature of artistic expression in literature classes.
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