Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

The beautiful rests on the foundations of the necessary

The beautiful rests on the foundations of the necessary

Summary

This quote suggests that what is aesthetically appealing or visually pleasing has its foundation in something that is essential or necessary. In other words, beauty finds its roots in functionality or practicality. It implies that true beauty is not superficial or arbitrary, but rather emerges from the balance and harmony between what is useful or needed and what appears visually attractive. This perspective encourages us to recognize the interconnectedness between substance and style, emphasizing that beauty is not solely dependent on external appearance but also on the underlying purpose or function that makes something valuable.

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