Beauty Quote by Robert Herrick
““Have ye beheld (with much delight) A red rose peeping through a white? Or else a cherry (double graced) Within a lily? Centre placed? Or ever marked the pretty beam A strawberry shows half drowned in cream? Or seen rich rubies blushing through A pure smooth pearl, and orient too? So like to this, nay all the rest, Is each neat niplet of her breast.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Rose” from *Hesperides*, 1648
The poem uses vivid floral imagery to celebrate the beloved's beauty, comparing her features to precious gems and blossoms.
In simple terms: Floral metaphors praise a lover’s beauty.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate and articulate love through vivid comparison.
Themes
love
beauty
nature imagery
Mood
romantic
artistic
Type
poetry
descriptive
When to use this quote
- courtship letters
- creative writing
- art criticism
- romantic expression
Key Concepts
metaphor
poetic description
Questions to Reflect On
- How does metaphor shape perception of love?
- What other images could convey affection?
A Different Perspective
May idealize the subject, overlooking deeper qualities.
