Quote by Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe

The beautiful is powerless but always exceeds what frames it, and what always frames it is discourse.

The beautiful is powerless but always exceeds what frames it

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty, though captivating, lacks influence in itself. It constantly surpasses the limitations set by external factors but is perpetually defined and controlled by language and communication. Beauty is seen as a subjective concept limited by the social constructions and societal discussions that dictate its perception.

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Beauty Beautiful Discourse The Beautiful

By Jeremy Gilbert-Rolfe

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