Quote by Algernon Charles Swinburne

We shift and bedeck and bedrape us, thou art noble and nude and antique.


We shift and bedeck and bedrape us, thou art noble and nude

Summary

This quote highlights the contrast between our modern society and a more idealized past. It suggests that we often try to change ourselves through external appearances, constantly shifting and adorning ourselves with various decorations. In contrast, the subject of the quote is described as noble, nude, and antique, implying that this figure represents a timeless beauty and authenticity, uncorrupted by societal expectations and superficiality. It serves as a commentary on our tendency to forsake simplicity and originality in favor of societal norms and artificial enhancements.

Topics

Nudity
By Algernon Charles Swinburne
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