Great saying by great authors Quote by Hilda Doolittle
“War bent and kissed the forehead, that bright brow, ignored the chin and the sweet mouth, for that and the low laugh were his, Eros ingratiate.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "Eros", 1915
War's harshness spares the mind's beauty, leaving only raw desire and laughter.
In simple terms: War spares intellect but not desire.
Key Takeaway
Seek beauty even in conflict.
Themes
war
desire
beauty
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- battlefields
- artistic creation
- personal struggle
Key Concepts
eros
contradiction
human spirit
Questions to Reflect On
- How does conflict shape artistic expression?
- Can love survive amid war?
A Different Perspective
War can destroy the very beauty it spares.
