Quote by Albert Camus

Beauty is unbearable, drives us to despair, offering us for a minute the glimpse of an eternity that we should like to stretch out over the whole of time.

Beauty is unbearable, drives us to despair, offering us for

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty can be overwhelming and even painful because it evokes a sense of longing and desire within us. It implies that beauty can ignite a strong emotional response that leads to a sense of despair, as we become aware of the transient nature of such experiences. In these fleeting moments, we catch a glimpse of something eternal, something timeless, and we wish to prolong and extend that feeling indefinitely. However, since beauty is inherently ephemeral, it ultimately emphasizes the limitations and impermanence of our existence.

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