Quote by James Matthews LegarÃ©

Go bow thy head in gentle spite, Thou lily white, For she who spies thee waving here, With thee in beauty can compare As day with night.

Go bow thy head in gentle spite, Thou lily white, For she wh

Summary

This quote suggests that even though the lily flower may be beautiful and pure (represented by the words "lily white"), its beauty pales in comparison to someone else's. The speaker urges the lily to acknowledge this with a sense of humble spite. The verse implies that there is another person whose beauty is so striking and remarkable that it is like comparing day and night. The underlying message could be understood as a reminder that there will always be someone more beautiful or superior in some way, urging us to embrace humility and reverence towards others.

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By James Matthews LegarÃ©

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