Quote by Addison, Joseph

A beautiful eye makes silence eloquent, a kind eye makes contradiction an assent, an enraged eye makes beauty deformed. This little member gives life to every part about us; and I believe the story of Argu simplies no more, than the eye is in every part; that is to say, every other part would be mutilated, were not its force represented more by the eye than even by itself.

A beautiful eye makes silence eloquent, a kind eye makes con

Summary

This quote highlights the power of emotions conveyed through the eyes. It suggests that a beautiful eye can speak volumes in silence, a kind eye can reconcile opposing views, and an enraged eye can distort beauty. The quote further emphasizes that the eye is essential to our existence, implying that without the eye's ability to express emotion, every other part of our being would be incomplete. In essence, the quote portrays the eye as a crucial aspect of human communication and a key vessel for the manifestation of emotions.

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