Quote by W. H. Auden, The Dyer's Hand, 19

The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar, and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the senses of hearing and sight have distinct tendencies. The ear is portrayed as being comfortable with familiar sounds and disturbed by sudden and surprising ones. In contrast, the eye is depicted as being quick to lose interest in repetitive visuals and is constantly seeking new and unfamiliar experiences. This quote showcases the contrasting inclinations of these two senses and implies that they have different levels of adaptability and receptiveness to change.

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By W. H. Auden, The Dyer's Hand, 19

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