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War bent and kissed the forehead, that bright brow…

“War bent and kissed the forehead, that bright brow, ignored the chin and the sweet mouth, for that and the low laugh were his, Eros ingratiate.” quote by Hilda Doolittle
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“War bent and kissed the forehead, that bright brow, ignored the chin and the sweet mouth, for that and the low laugh were his, Eros ingratiate.”

Hilda Doolittle

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

War's harshness spares the mind's beauty, leaving only raw desire and laughter.

In simple terms: War spares intellect but not desire.

Key Takeaway

Seek beauty even in conflict.

Themes

war desire beauty

Mood

somber reflective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • battlefields
  • artistic creation
  • personal struggle

Key Concepts

eros contradiction human spirit

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does conflict shape artistic expression?
  • Can love survive amid war?
A Different Perspective

War can destroy the very beauty it spares.

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