Quote by Alfred Noyes

Beauty is a fading flower, Truth is but a wizard's tower, Where a solemn death-bell tolls, And a forest round it rolls.

Beauty is a fading flower, Truth is but a wizard's tower, Wh

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty is temporary, like a fading flower, while truth is portrayed as an elusive concept, akin to a wizard's tower. The image of a solemn death-bell tolling and a surrounding forest evokes a sense of mysticism and darkness. It implies that truth might be difficult to attain or comprehend, and that the pursuit of it can be surrounded by mystery and uncertainty. Overall, the quote explores themes of impermanence, challenge, and the enigmatic nature of truth.

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Death Truth Beauty

By Alfred Noyes

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