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Christopher Morley

Beauty is ever to the lonely mind a shadow fleeting she is never plain. She is a visitor who leaves behind the gift of grief, the souvenir of pain.

Christopher Morley

Beauty

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When someone feels lonely, beauty seems elusive and hard to understand clearly, like something that quickly disappears. This experience of beauty brings a mix of sadness and longing, leaving a lasting emotional impact rather than simple joy.

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