Quote by John Keats

'Beauty is truth, truth beauty,' - that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.

'Beauty is truth, truth beauty,' - that is all ye know on ea

Summary

This quote is from John Keats' poem "Ode on a Grecian Urn". It suggests that beauty and truth are intimately connected and that they represent the ultimate knowledge one can attain. Keats implies that the pursuit and comprehension of beauty lead to the discovery of truth, and vice versa. He concludes that the key to understanding and fulfillment in life lies in recognizing and appreciating the intertwined nature of beauty and truth.

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