Quote by Aldous Huxley

Beauty is worse than wine; it intoxicates both the holder and the beholder

Beauty is worse than wine; it intoxicates both the holder an

Summary

This short quote suggests that beauty has a captivating and enchanting power that affects both the person possessing it and the person witnessing it. Similar to the intoxicating effects of wine, beauty can have a seductive and overwhelming influence, making it difficult to resist or think clearly. The quote implies that beauty has the potential to cloud judgment and lure individuals into an enchanted state, engrossing both the admirer and the possessor of beauty.

By Aldous Huxley

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