Quote by John Ruskin

Remember that the most beautiful things in the world are the most useless; peacocks and lilies, for instance.

Remember that the most beautiful things in the world are the

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This quote suggests that beauty does not necessarily equate to usefulness or practicality. It emphasizes the idea that certain things, such as peacocks and lilies, are admired for their aesthetic appeal despite lacking any obvious utility. It serves as a reminder that beauty exists in the realm of the purely ornamental and captures the notion that sometimes, the value of something lies not in its functionality, but in its ability to inspire awe and appreciation.

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