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On woman Nature did bestow two eyes, Like Hemian's bright…

“On woman Nature did bestow two eyes, Like Hemian's bright lamps, in matchless beauty shining, Whose beams do soonest captivate the wise And wary heads, made rare by art's refining.” quote by Robert Greene
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“On woman Nature did bestow two eyes, Like Hemian's bright lamps, in matchless beauty shining, Whose beams do soonest captivate the wise And wary heads, made rare by art's refining.”

Robert Greene

About This Quote

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

The poet praises a woman's eyes as uniquely beautiful, likening them to bright lamps that captivate the wise.

In simple terms: Her eyes are striking and captivating.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate unique beauty.

Themes

beauty perception wisdom

Mood

admiring contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art critique
  • personal reflection
  • romantic encounters

Key Concepts

metaphor visual imagery admiration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does true beauty mean?
  • How does perception shape admiration?
A Different Perspective

Beauty can be idealized beyond reality.

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