Quote by John Keats

Whatever the imagination seizes as Beauty must be truth -whether it existed before or not

Whatever the imagination seizes as Beauty must be truth -whe

Summary

This quote suggests that anything the imagination perceives as beautiful is considered true, regardless of its previous existence. It implies that the beauty of something lies in the subjective experience of the beholder, rather than in its objective reality. In other words, truth is found in the individual's perception and appreciation of beauty, regardless of its origin. It underscores the power and validity of imagination in determining one's understanding of truth through the lens of beauty.

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