“But he who loveliness within Hath found, all outward loathes, For he who color loves, and skin, Loves but their oldest clothes.”
Book:Love Poems
Quote by John Donne
Work
Love Poems
This volume compiles a selection of poems that delve into the complexities of love, capturing its joys, sorrows, and enduring nature through the beauty of lyrical expression. more
Author
John Donne
John Donne was a renowned 17th-century English poet, known for his profound religious and philosophical reflections. His poetry style was unique, blending the elegance of the Renaissance with the passion of the Reformation. more
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