Quote by W. Somerset Maugham, Ashenden, i

Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is really nothing to be said about it. It is like the perfume of a rose: you can smell it and that is all.

Beauty is an ecstasy; it is as simple as hunger. There is re

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty is a sublime experience that cannot be adequately explained or defined. Similar to hunger, it is a raw and instinctual feeling that is easily recognizable but difficult to put into words. The comparison to the aroma of a rose further emphasizes the sensory nature of beauty - it is something that can only be fully appreciated through direct experience rather than intellectual interpretation. In essence, this quote highlights the elusive and ephemeral quality of beauty that transcends rational comprehension.

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By W. Somerset Maugham, Ashenden, i

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