Blushing Quote by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
“Nay, but Jack, such eyes! such eyes! so innocently wild! so bashfully irresolute! Not a glance but speaks and kindles some thought of love! Then, Jack, her cheeks! her cheeks, Jack! so deeply blushing at the insinuations of her tell-tale eyes! Then, Jack, her lips! O, Jack, lips smiling at their own discretion! and, if not smiling, more sweetly pouting - more lovely in sullenness! Then, Jack, her neck! O, Jack, Jack!”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Rivals, 1775
The speaker describes Jack’s eyes, cheeks, lips, and neck with vivid, romantic admiration, emphasizing the intensity of love’s perception.
In simple terms: Romantic admiration of a lover’s features.
Key Takeaway
Observe and cherish the details that spark love.
Themes
romance
beauty
observation
Mood
passionate
intimate
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- courtship
- poetry
- artistic expression
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities beyond appearance matter?
- How can one balance admiration with realistic expectations?
A Different Perspective
Such idealization may overlook deeper compatibility beyond physical traits.
