Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

A beautiful form is better than a beautiful face; it gives a higher pleasure than statues or pictures; it is the finest of the fine arts.

A beautiful form is better than a beautiful face; it gives a

Summary

This quote suggests that physical beauty is not confined to mere facial appearances, but extends to the overall form or body. It implies that appreciating a beautiful body brings greater joy than looking at statues or pictures. It also implies that the beauty of the body is a form of art that surpasses other fine arts. The quote challenges the traditional idea of beauty and emphasizes the aesthetic value of the human form.

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Beauty

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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