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One had a lovely face, And two or three had charm, But…

“One had a lovely face, And two or three had charm, But charm and face were in vain. Because the mountain grass Cannot keep the form Where the mountain hare has lain.” quote by William Butler Yeats
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“One had a lovely face, And two or three had charm, But charm and face were in vain. Because the mountain grass Cannot keep the form Where the mountain hare has lain.”

William Butler Yeats

About This Quote

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

Physical beauty and charm are fleeting; true worth lies in deeper, enduring qualities.

In simple terms: Beauty fades; inner value endures.

Key Takeaway

Seek lasting substance over fleeting charm.

Themes

beauty transience inner worth nature

Mood

contemplative thoughtful

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • self‑growth
  • artistic creation

Key Concepts

impermanence authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lasting qualities do you value?
  • How can you look beyond surface appearances?
A Different Perspective

Charm can be superficial and deceptive.

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