Euclid alone has looked on Beauty bare. Let all who prate of Beauty hold their peace, And lay them prone upon the earth and cease To ponder on themselves, the while they stare At nothing.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the uniqueness and exclusivity of Euclid's perception of true beauty. It suggests that those who boast about beauty should remain silent and humble themselves before the grandeur of Euclid's understanding. The quote further indicates that individuals who spend their time fixating on their own superficialities should instead divert their attention to something more meaningful, and stop gazing aimlessly at empty or trivial matters.

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