Quote by George William Russell

I have wept a million tears: Pure and proud one, where are thine, What the gain though all thy years In unbroken beauty shine? All your beauty cannot win Truth we learn in pain and sighs: You can never enter in To the circle of the wise.

I have wept a million tears: Pure and proud one, where are t

Summary

This quote reflects on the contrast between outer beauty and inner wisdom. The speaker, who has experienced great sorrow and shed countless tears, questions the significance of someone's pure and proud exterior. They suggest that external beauty alone cannot acquire the profound understanding and truth that is gained through pain and struggles. Ultimately, they believe that no matter how beautiful someone appears, they cannot truly be considered wise unless they have gone through life's challenges and acquired wisdom through hardship and reflection.

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Truth Beauty Pain Circles

By George William Russell

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