Quote by Georges Bataille

Beauty is desired in order that it may be befouled; not for its own sake, but for the joy brought by the certainty of profaning it.

Beauty is desired in order that it may be befouled; not for

Summary

This quote suggests that there is a perverse tendency in human nature to seek out beauty with the intention of destroying or spoiling it. The desire for beauty arises not from a genuine appreciation, but from the pleasure derived from the act of defiling something that is considered beautiful. The quote implies that some individuals find joy in the certainty of tarnishing beauty rather than appreciating it for its intrinsic value. It speaks to the destructive tendencies that can exist within human desires and actions.

By Georges Bataille

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