Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Then beauty is its own excuse for being.

Then beauty is its own excuse for being.

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty does not require any further justification or reason to exist. It implies that beauty has inherent value and significance simply by existing. It suggests that beauty does not need to serve any purpose or meet any specific criteria in order to be appreciated. This idea elevates the importance and appreciation of beauty, emphasizing that its existence alone is enough to validate its prominence and worth.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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