Quote by Virginia Woolf

The beautiful seems right by force of beauty, and the feeble wrong because of weakness.

The beautiful seems right by force of beauty, and the feeble

Summary

This quote suggests that our perception of what is right and wrong is often shaped by the power dynamics associated with beauty and weakness. When something or someone is aesthetically pleasing or strong, it is more likely to be considered right or acceptable. Conversely, when something or someone is feeble or aesthetically unappealing, it is more likely to be seen as wrong or unacceptable. This quote emphasizes the influence of superficial factors such as beauty and strength on our moral judgments.

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Beauty Rights Weakness Force Wrongs

By Virginia Woolf

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