Quote by Patrick MacDonogh

O, she walked unaware of her own increasing beauty That was holding men's thoughts from market or plough

O, she walked unaware of her own increasing beauty That was

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This quote implies that the woman being described is completely oblivious to her own growing beauty, which has captivated the attention and diverted the thoughts of men from their daily tasks, be it trading or farming. It suggests that her alluring presence has the power to distract and attract others, but she remains blissfully unaware of the impact she has on them.

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