Quote by A. E. Housman

Experience has taught me, when I am shaving of a morning, to keep watch over my thoughts, because, if a line of poetry strays into my memory, my skin bristles so that the razor ceases to act.

Experience has taught me, when I am shaving of a morning, to

Summary

This quote reflects the profound impact that certain thoughts and memories can have on an individual. It suggests that the narrator is deeply moved by lines of poetry that unexpectedly come to mind while shaving. This experience is described as a physical reaction, causing the narrator's skin to bristle, interrupting the act of shaving. It implies a sensitivity to the power of arts and literature and emphasizes the way in which these moments of inspiration can momentarily transcend mundane routines and routines to provoke profound emotional responses.

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