Beauty Quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
““He is pretty, but his only unusual beauty is his eyes, and you have to look closely to realize it. Right around the large dark pupil they are green, and around that reddish yellow. I had seen that magical change in a semiprecious stone: he has eyes of chrysoberyl. Wikipedia tells us that chrysoberyl or alexandrite is a trichroic gem. It shows emerald green, red, or orange-yellow depending on the angle of the light.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, 1969
The description highlights a character’s striking, multicolored eyes, comparing them to a rare gem that changes color with light, emphasizing unique beauty that requires close observation.
In simple terms: Unique eyes like a color‑changing gem.
Key Takeaway
Notice subtle, hidden details.
Themes
beauty
perception
uniqueness
Mood
curious
appreciative
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- personal observation
- artistic writing
- describing appearance
Key Concepts
gemology
color theory
character description
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you perceive hidden qualities in others?
- What does this metaphor reveal about the narrator’s values?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may overlook deeper personality traits beyond physical features.
