Quote by Socrates

Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to enlarge his kind.

Beauty is the bait which with delight allures man to enlarge

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty is a powerful force that compels humanity to procreate and expand its population. It implies that the attraction to beauty is instinctual and serves as a motivator for people to seek out romantic relationships and create offspring. In this context, beauty is portrayed as a driving factor behind the perpetuation and growth of the human race.

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