Quote by Arthur Rimbaud

One evening I sat Beauty on my knees --And I found her bitter --And I reviled her.

One evening I sat Beauty on my knees --And I found her bitte

Summary

In this quote, the speaker is expressing a sense of disillusionment towards beauty. They initially embrace beauty, symbolized by sitting it on their knees, but then realize it harbors bitterness in some form. As a result, they resent it and express their disdain. This quote can be seen as a reflection on the complexities and sometimes disappointing nature of beauty, suggesting that what appears enticing on the surface may reveal a less desirable substance beneath.

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Beauty

By Arthur Rimbaud

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