Quote by Hannah Arendt

By its very nature the beautiful is isolated from everything else. From beauty no road leads to reality.

By its very nature the beautiful is isolated from everything

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty is inherently separate and distinct from everything else in the world. It implies that beauty exists in its own realm and cannot be directly linked or connected with reality or the external world. The quote implies that beauty is an immersive and captivating experience in itself, but it is detached from practicality, facts, or the mundane aspects of daily life. It suggests that the pursuit and appreciation of beauty take us away and transport us into a different, ethereal realm.

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