Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an intelligence and make it a soul?
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O let me lead her gently o'er the brook, Watch her half-smiling lips and downward look; O let me for one moment touch her wrist; Let me one moment to her breathing list; And as she leaves me, may she often turn Her fair eyes looking through her locks auburne.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a deep yearning for a gentle and intimate connection with a beloved.
In this beautiful passage, John Keats captures the essence of romantic longing and the desire for a tender moment with a loved one. The imagery of watching a woman's expressions and the delicate nature of their interaction conveys a sense of admiration and affection, highlighting the fleeting nature of such moments and the lasting memories they create.
Themes
LoveLongingIntimacyBeautyAdmiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a wedding to express deep love and appreciation.
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