Beauty Quote by Henry Austin Dobson
“The ladies of St. James's! They're painted to the eyes; Their white is stays for ever, Their red it never dies; But Phyllida, my Phillida! Her colour comes and goes; It trembles to a lily,-- It wavers to a rose.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "St. James's" by Henry Austin Dobson, 1885
The poem contrasts fleeting beauty with enduring qualities, using floral metaphors.
In simple terms: Beauty fades, but some colors endure.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate lasting qualities.
Themes
beauty
impermanence
contrast
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
descriptive
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal reflection
- fashion trends
Key Concepts
metaphor
transience
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you consider timeless?
- How do you balance change and constancy?
A Different Perspective
May idealize permanence unrealistically.
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