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sweet·ness and light
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sweetness and lightnoun
a mild reasonableness
"when he learned who I was he became all sweetness and light"
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sweetness and lightnoun
That which is good, pure, pleasant, etc.
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sweetness and light
"Sweetness and light" is a phrase coined by English poet Matthew Arnold in his book Culture and Anarchy, referring to the pursuit of intellectual enlightenment and moral improvement in individuals and society. "Sweetness" symbolizes ideal character qualities such as kindness, gentility and goodwill towards others, while "light" represents knowledge, enlightenment and spiritual illumination. This term has been commonly used in literature and culture to express a desired state of harmony, beauty, and civilized behavior, based on education, respect, and understanding.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sweetness and light in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sweetness and light in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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