Until I was a teenager, I used red pokeberries for lipstick and a burnt matchstick for eyeliner. I used honeysuckle for perfume.
Dolly PartonRead
...the moon that hung over the garden like some great priceless pearl, flawed and blemished with grey shadowy ridges as only a very great beauty can risk being.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote describes the beauty of the moon as both exquisite and imperfect.
Anita Desai's quote offers a poetic reflection on the moon's beauty, likening it to a priceless pearl that possesses flaws and blemishes. This comparison suggests that true beauty often encompasses imperfections, and it is these very characteristics that enhance its value and allure, much like how deeply appreciated art is perceived in its nuances and complexities.
Themes
MoonBeautyImperfectionGardenPoetry
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about finding beauty in flaws during a graduation ceremony.
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