Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Beauty is the index of a larger fact than wisdom.

Beauty is the index of a larger fact than wisdom.

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty serves as a guide or marker for something greater and more significant than mere wisdom. It implies that while wisdom may be valuable or important, beauty represents a deeper truth or a broader understanding. It implies that beauty is not limited to physical appearance, but encompasses a wider range of qualities that are linked to a profound reality beyond surface-level understanding. Ultimately, this quote points to the idea that beauty holds a deeper significance in our world than just wisdom alone.

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