Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

The slow arrow of beauty. The most noble kind of beauty is that which does not carry us away suddenly, whose attacks are not violent or intoxicating (this kind easily awakens disgust), but rather the kind of beauty which infiltrates slowly, which we carry along with us almost unnoticed, and meet up with again in dreams; finally, after it has for a long time lain modestly in our heart, it takes complete possession of us, filling our eyes with tears, our hearts with longing. What do we long for when we see beauty? To be beautiful. We think much happiness must be connected with it. But that is an error.


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Summary

This quote highlights the concept of the "slow arrow of beauty," suggesting that the most profound form of beauty is not immediate and intoxicating but rather one that gradually seeps into our consciousness unnoticed. This kind of beauty remains within us, revealing itself in our dreams until it ultimately captivates us completely, evoking deep emotions. The quote challenges the common misconception that beauty and happiness are intrinsically linked, asserting that longing for beauty stems from a desire to possess it, despite the error in assuming it guarantees happiness.

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Beauty
By Friedrich Nietzsche
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