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It is Ridiculous to Embelish Already Fantastic Things

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Therefore, to be possess'd with double pomp, 
To guard a title that was rich before, 
To gild refined gold, to paint the lily, 
To throw a perfume on the violet, 
To smooth the ice, or add another hue 
Unto the rainbow, or with taper-light 
To seek the beauteous eye of heaven to garnish, 
Is wasteful and ridiculous excess.

William Shakespeare, King John (2011-04-27)

Notes

This quote refers to adding additional pomp to a coronation, but it could also serve as a metaphor for adding supernatural aspects to wonderful natural phenomena.

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