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Beauty Quote by Walter Raleigh

“If thou marry beauty, thou bindest thyself all thy life for that which, perchance, will neither last nor please thee one year.” quote by Walter Raleigh
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“If thou marry beauty, thou bindest thyself all thy life for that which, perchance, will neither last nor please thee one year.”

Walter Raleigh

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Nymph's Reply to the Shepherd", 1600

Marrying solely for beauty binds one to fleeting, unsatisfying pleasure that will not endure.

In simple terms: Beauty alone leads to temporary, unsatisfying love.

Key Takeaway

Seek lasting values beyond superficial attraction.

Themes

love beauty transience commitment

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • marriage decisions
  • relationship counseling
  • personal values
  • beauty standards

Key Concepts

ephemerality attachment philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What lasting qualities matter in a partnership?
  • How can one balance beauty with deeper values?
A Different Perspective

Physical attraction fades; deeper connection needed.

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