Quote by Tahar Ben Jelloun

Beauty is first and foremost an emotion.

Beauty is first and foremost an emotion.

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty is primarily a subjective experience driven by one's emotions. While beauty often relates to visually pleasing aspects, this quote implies that it goes beyond mere aesthetics. Beauty can elicit profound emotional responses like awe, admiration, or joy. It highlights the transformative power of beauty, as it has the ability to deeply move and touch individuals on an emotional level. By recognizing beauty as an emotion, it emphasizes the personal and subjective nature of perceiving and appreciating beauty in various forms and contexts. Ultimately, beauty is seen as an emotional connection and experience rather than just a physical attribute.

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Beauty

By Tahar Ben Jelloun

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