Quote by Aldous Huxley

Beauty for some provides escape, who gain a happiness in eyeing the gorgeous buttocks of the ape or Autumn sunsets exquisitely dying.

Beauty for some provides escape, who gain a happiness in eye

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This quote suggests that beauty serves as an avenue of escape and provides happiness for some individuals. It implies that people can find joy in admiring the aesthetically pleasing aspects of life, whether it be the attractive features of an ape or the sublime sight of a sunset during the autumn season. The quote highlights how beauty can be subjective, varied, and subjective, with different people finding solace or pleasure in different manifestations of it.

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