Summary
This quote suggests that beauty has the power to overshadow or consume reality much like water saturates a cloth. It implies that when confronted with something beautiful, the perception of reality may become subordinate. Just as a wet rag is completely soaked with water, one's focus on beauty can be all-encompassing, blurring other aspects of reality. It emphasizes the captivating and immersive nature of beauty, highlighting its potential to captivate and distract from the real world.
By Chet Raymo