Quote by David Hume

Beauty is no quality in things themselves: it exists merely in the mind which contemplates them

Beauty is no quality in things themselves: it exists merely

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of beauty is not an inherent quality of objects, but rather a subjective perception that exists in the mind of the beholder. It implies that beauty is not defined by external characteristics, but rather by individual interpretation and personal experience. In other words, what one person finds beautiful, another may not, highlighting the heavily subjective nature of aesthetic appreciation.

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