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“It is delightful to kiss the eyelashes of the beloved--is it not? But never so delightful as when fresh tears are on them.” quote by Walter Savage Landor
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“It is delightful to kiss the eyelashes of the beloved--is it not? But never so delightful as when fresh tears are on them.”

Walter Savage Landor

About This Quote

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

Intimacy is heightened by sorrow; tears on a lover’s lashes make affection deeper.

In simple terms: Sorrow deepens love.

Key Takeaway

Embrace vulnerability in affection.

Themes

love vulnerability beauty

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationship counseling
  • poetry analysis
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

romanticism emotional contrast

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does sadness intensify affection?
  • Is love stronger with shared sorrow?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize pain.

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