Robert Graves Heart Quotations

One gets to the heart of the matter by a series of experiences in the same pattern, but in different colors.

One smile relieves a heart that grievesthough deadly sad it be,and one hard look Can close the book that lovers love to see.

Children born of fairy stock Never need for shirt or frock, Never want for food or fire, Always get their heart's desire...

Love at first sight'some say misnaming Discovery of twinned helplessness Against the huge tug of procreation. But friendship at first sight? This also Catches fiercely at the surprised heart So that the cheek blanches then blushes.

One smile relieves a heart that grieves.