Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid…
“Life has loveliness to sell, All beautiful and splendid things, Blue waves whitened on a cliff, Soaring fire that sways and sings, And children's faces looking up, Holding wonder like a cup. Life has loveliness to sell, Music like a curve of gold, Scent of pine trees in the rain, Eyes that love you, arms that hold, And for your spirit's still delight, Holy thoughts that star the night. Spend all you have for loveliness, Buy it and never count the cost; For one white singing hour of peace Count many a year of strife well lost, And for a breath of ecstasy Give all you have been, or could be.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life offers beauty, music, scent, love, and wonder; cherish and give all for these joys.
In simple terms: Life is full of beauty and love; give everything for it.
Key Takeaway
Live fully for beauty.
Themes
beauty
love
wonder
gratitude
Mood
joyful
reflective
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily life
- creative work
- relationships
- rituals
Key Concepts
art
nature
relationships
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments of beauty do you cherish?
- How can you share wonder with others?
A Different Perspective
Materialism can distract from simple joys.