Quote by Blaise Pascal

Beauty is a harmonious relation between something in our nature and the quality of the object which delights us.

Beauty is a harmonious relation between something in our nat

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty lies in the connection between our innate qualities and the characteristics of the object that brings us delight. It emphasizes the idea that beauty is not solely based on external appearances but rather on a harmonious alignment of our inner selves with the qualities that captivate us. In other words, something can be deemed beautiful when there is a resonance or compatibility between our own nature and the attractiveness or appeal of the object or experience.

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Beauty

By Blaise Pascal

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