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A health to the nut-brown lass, With the hazel eyes: let…

“A health to the nut-brown lass, With the hazel eyes: let it pass. . . . . As much to the lively grey 'Tis as good i' th' night as day: . . . . She's a savour to the glass, And excuse to make it pass.” quote by John Suckling
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“A health to the nut-brown lass, With the hazel eyes: let it pass. . . . . As much to the lively grey 'Tis as good i' th' night as day: . . . . She's a savour to the glass, And excuse to make it pass.”

John Suckling

About This Quote

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

A toast celebrates a beloved woman’s beauty and the joy she brings.

In simple terms: Toast honors a beloved’s beauty.

Key Takeaway

Raise a glass in appreciation.

Themes

celebration beauty affection

Mood

joyful affectionate

Type

poetic social

When to use this quote

  • weddings
  • anniversaries
  • friend gatherings

Key Concepts

poetry romanticism social ritual

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who deserves your toast today?
  • What qualities do you cherish in others?
A Different Perspective

May be dated in modern context.

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