Quote by Plotinus

Being is desirable because it is identical with Beauty, and Beauty is loved because it is Being. We ourselves possess Beauty when we are true to our own being; ugliness is in going over to another order; knowing ourselves, we are beautiful; in self-ignorance, we are ugly.

Being is desirable because it is identical with Beauty, and

Summary

This quote suggests that being true to oneself, or in other words, being authentic, is desirable because it aligns with beauty. Beauty, in turn, is cherished because it represents existence itself. The quote highlights the idea that individuals are beautiful when they acknowledge and embrace their true essence. However, straying away from this truth - through ignorance or conforming to societal norms - robs one of their inherent beauty, resulting in an unattractive state.

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