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Beautiful Quote by Amy Lowell

“How much more beautiful is the moon, Slanting down the gauffered branches of a plum-tree; The moon Wavering across a bed of tulips; The moon, Still, Upon your face. You shine, Beloved, You and the moon. But which is the reflection?” quote by Amy Lowell
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“How much more beautiful is the moon, Slanting down the gauffered branches of a plum-tree; The moon Wavering across a bed of tulips; The moon, Still, Upon your face. You shine, Beloved, You and the moon. But which is the reflection?”

Amy Lowell

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Moon and Beloved”, 1925

The moon’s beauty mirrors love, inviting contemplation of reflection and connection.

In simple terms: Moon reflects love’s beauty.

Key Takeaway

Contemplate love’s reflections.

Themes

love nature reflection

Mood

dreamy introspective

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • poetry reading
  • meditation
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

romanticism symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the moon symbolize for you?
  • How does reflection deepen relationships?
A Different Perspective

May be overly sentimental.

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