Beauty quote by John Donne

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Love built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies
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"Love built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies"

- John Donne

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This quote by John Donne is a warning about the fragility of love. He is recommending that love based exclusively on physical charm is not strong enough to last. When beauty fades, so does the love. Donne is warning us to be mindful when we choose to like somebody, and to make sure that it is based upon more than just physical attraction. He is saying that if we want our love to last, we must look for qualities that are much deeper and more significant than simply physical beauty. We should try to find qualities such as kindness, commitment, and respect. These are the qualities that will help us to develop a strong and lasting love.

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John Donne This quote is written / told by John Donne between January 24, 1572 and March 31, 1631. He was a famous Poet from United Kingdom, the quote is categorized under the topic Beauty. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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