Famous quote by Alice Meynell

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The true colour of life is the colour of the body, the colour of the covered red, the implicit and not explicit red of t
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"The true colour of life is the colour of the body, the colour of the covered red, the implicit and not explicit red of the living heart and the pulses. It is the modest colour of the unpublished blood"

- Alice Meynell

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In this quote, Alice Meynell is recommending that the true essence of life is not found in external looks or product belongings, but rather in the physical body and the feelings that reside within it. She uses the color red as a symbol for life, particularly the concealed and personal elements of it. The "covered red" represents the covert depths of the body, while the "implicit and not explicit red" describes the emotions and sensations that are not always openly revealed. Meynell likewise points out the "unpublished blood," highlighting the intimate and individual nature of life. In general, the quote highlights the importance of looking beyond surface-level aspects and recognizing the true appeal and intricacy of life.

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Alice Meynell This quote is written / told by Alice Meynell between September 22, 1847 and November 27, 1922. She was a famous Poet from England. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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