Quote by Gustave Courbet

Beauty, like truth, is relative to the time when one lives and to the individual who can grasp it.

Beauty, like truth, is relative to the time when one lives a

Summary

This quote suggests that the perception of beauty is subjective and can vary depending on the time and the individual observing it. Beauty is not an absolute concept but rather influenced by cultural, societal, and personal factors. It implies that what one finds beautiful may differ from another person's perspective or from one era to another. The quote highlights the fluid nature of beauty, emphasizing the importance of individual and temporal context in determining what is considered beautiful.

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Beauty Observation

By Gustave Courbet

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