Quote by Yukio Mishima

Beauty is something that burns the hand when you touch it.

Beauty is something that burns the hand when you touch it.

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This quote suggests that beauty has a certain power or intensity that can have both positive and negative effects. It implies that encountering true beauty can be a deeply intense and overwhelming experience, like touching something too hot that it burns your hand. While beauty can be alluring and captivating, it also carries a sense of risk and danger, indicating that its impact can be both pleasurable and potentially harmful.

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