Quote by Oscar Wilde

Beauty is a form of genius - is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation. It is of the great facts in the world like sunlight, or springtime, or the reflection in dark water of that silver shell we call the moon.

Beauty is a form of genius - is higher, indeed, than genius,

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty is a type of brilliance that surpasses even genius, as it does not require any logical explanation. It compares beauty to natural phenomena such as sunlight, springtime, and the enchanting reflection of the moon on dark water. The quote implies that beauty is an inherent and undeniable aspect of the world, a fact that is universally appreciated and understood without the need for intricate reasoning.

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By Oscar Wilde

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