Quote by Yukio Mishima

Beauty is something that burns the hand when you touch it.

Beauty is something that burns the hand when you touch it.

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty has a certain power or intensity that can have both positive and negative effects. It implies that encountering true beauty can be a deeply intense and overwhelming experience, like touching something too hot that it burns your hand. While beauty can be alluring and captivating, it also carries a sense of risk and danger, indicating that its impact can be both pleasurable and potentially harmful.

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Beauty

By Yukio Mishima

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