How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #1
He was a gentleman from sole to crown,
Clean favored, and imperially slim. (3-4)
Richard Cory was a gentleman from head to toe, the speaker tells us. And check out his diction. He uses kingly words such as "crown" and "imperially." R.C.'s appearance is practically kingly.
Quote #2
And he was always quietly arrayed,
And he was always human when he talked;
But still he fluttered pulses when he said,
"Good-morning," and he glittered when he walked. (5- 8)
R.C. may be kingly, but he's also chill about it. He's not flaunting. He's human to the people around him, and he's not dressed flamboyantly. Still, the guy has a bit of swagger. His good looks and dress send hearts racing.