Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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 we often perceive things as right or wrong based on their appearance of beauty or strength. It implies that when something is aesthetically pleasing or powerful, we are inclined to label it as right or correct. Conversely, if something appears weak or lacking in beauty, we tend to view it as wrong or incorrect. This quote highlights how our perception of truth and morality can be swayed by external factors rather than objective considerations.

By Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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