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Slim cunning hands at rest, and cozening eyes, Under this…

“Slim cunning hands at rest, and cozening eyes, Under this stone one loved too wildly lies; How false she was, no granite could declare; Nor all earth's flowers, how fair.” quote by Walter de la Mare
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““Slim cunning hands at rest, and cozening eyes, Under this stone one loved too wildly lies; How false she was, no granite could declare; Nor all earth's flowers, how fair.””

Walter de la Mare

About This Quote

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

A lover lies beneath a stone, hidden and misunderstood, with false appearances masking true feelings.

In simple terms: Hidden love is misunderstood.

Key Takeaway

Seek truth beyond appearances.

Themes

love misunderstanding secrecy

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic literary

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • relationship counseling
  • literary analysis
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

perception truth illusion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are hidden in your relationships?
  • How does perception shape love?
A Different Perspective

The poem may romanticize tragedy, ignoring agency.

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