Quote by Naomi Wolf

The beauty myth moves for men as a mirage; its power lies in its ever-receding nature. When the gap is closed, the lover embraces only his own disillusion.

The beauty myth moves for men as a mirage; its power lies in

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of beauty is like an illusion for men, constantly shifting and always out of reach. The power of this illusion lies in the fact that it is always just beyond their grasp. However, when men do manage to close the gap and achieve what society considers to be beautiful, they are only left feeling disappointed and disillusioned. This highlights the notions of unattainability and dissatisfaction that the beauty myth perpetuates.

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Beauty

By Naomi Wolf

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