No jewels, save my eyes, do I own, but I have a rose which is even softer than my rosy lips. And a quiet youth said: 'There is nothing softer than your heart.' And I lowered my gaze...

Vladimir Nabokov
No jewels, save my eyes, do I own, but I...
No jewels, save my eyes, do I own, but I...
No jewels, save my eyes, do I own, but I...
No jewels, save my eyes, do I own, but I...
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"No jewels, save my eyes, do I own, but I have a rose which is even softer than my rosy lips. And a quiet youth said: 'There is nothing softer than your heart.'" This quote is about how precious life is and how valuable love is. The person has many riches in the world, but they would rather spend their time with their family and find true happiness within themselves.

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