Quotation by

Lord Chesterfield

Swift speedy time, feathered with flying hours, Dissolves the beauty of the fairest brow.

Beauty

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Lord Chesterfield is saying that time passes quickly, like hours that fly by like feathers. This rapid passage of time causes even the most beautiful faces to lose their attractiveness.

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