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“The Brightness of her cheek would shame those stars as daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven would through the airy region stream so bright that birds would sing, and think it were not night.” quote by William Shakespeare
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“The Brightness of her cheek would shame those stars as daylight doth a lamp; her eyes in heaven would through the airy region stream so bright that birds would sing, and think it were not night.”

William Shakespeare

About This Quote

Source Play: The Tempest, Act 1, Scene 2, 1611

Her radiant beauty outshines stars and brightens the night, evoking awe.

In simple terms: Her beauty surpasses stars.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate profound admiration.

Themes

beauty nature light wonder

Mood

romantic poetic

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • wedding vows
  • poetic writing
  • artistic inspiration
  • nature photography

Key Concepts

poetry romanticism imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What natural beauty moves you?
  • How does metaphor enhance emotion?
A Different Perspective

Excessive praise can seem hyperbolic.

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