Quote by E.M. Forster

There stood a young man who had the figure of a Greek athlete and the face of an English one...Just where he began to be beautiful the clothes started.

There stood a young man who had the figure of a Greek athlet

Summary

This quote describes a young man who possesses both physical strength and attractiveness. It suggests that his physique is reminiscent of a Greek athlete, known for their athleticism and idealized bodies, while his face carries the features of an Englishman, possibly alluding to the classical beauty associated with English culture and heritage. However, the quote also highlights the presence of clothing, metaphorically implying that as soon as his physical beauty begins, it is immediately concealed by his garments. This juxtaposition between natural beauty and the act of covering it with clothing creates a sense of contrast and the potential loss or concealment of his physical allure.

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Beauty

By E.M. Forster

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