Quote by Walter de la Mare

For beauty with sorrow Is a burden hard to be borne: The evening light on the foam, and the swans, there; That music, remote, forlorn.

For beauty with sorrow Is a burden hard to be borne: The eve

Summary

This quote highlights the paradox of beauty accompanied by sorrow. It suggests that the juxtaposition of beauty and sadness can be overwhelming and difficult to endure. The image of the evening light on the foam and the swans, coupled with the distant and mournful music, evokes a sense of melancholy. It reminds us that even in moments of aesthetic allure, there can be an underlying heaviness that weighs on the soul.

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By Walter de la Mare

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