Quote by Lew Wallace

Beauty is altogether in the eye of the beholder.

Beauty is altogether in the eye of the beholder.

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty is subjective and can vary from person to person. What one individual finds beautiful, another may not. It emphasizes the idea that beauty is not an inherent quality but rather a perception. Each person's unique perspective and personal preferences shape their perception of beauty, highlighting the subjectivity and diversity of aesthetic judgments. This quote ultimately reinforces the notion that beauty is a subjective experience that cannot be universally defined or agreed upon.

By Lew Wallace

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