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No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face
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"No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face"

- John Donne

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In this quote, Donne is expressing his adoration for the appeal of fall. He is stating that the beauty he has actually seen in the face of autumn is unequaled even by the beauty of spring or summertime. The idea behind this quote is that fall is typically viewed as a time of decay and ending, but Donne is mentioning that there is a distinct and undeniable sophistication in the season of change. Possibly he is describing the crispness of the air or the lively colors of the leaves. Whatever it is, he is revealing us that appeal can be discovered in unanticipated places and times.

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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 author also have 29 other quotes.

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