Quote by Aldous Huxley

Where beauty is worshipped for beauty's sake as a goddess, independent of and superior to morality and philosophy, the most horrible putrefaction is apt to set in. The lives of the aesthetes are the far from edifying commentary on the religion of beauty.

Where beauty is worshipped for beauty's sake as a goddess, i

Summary

This quote suggests that when society excessively values beauty as an ultimate and independent entity, surpassing moral and philosophical considerations, it can lead to a disastrous decay. The remark highlights that individuals solely dedicated to aesthetics often fail to exemplify uplifting principles. In essence, it implies that placing beauty above all else without mindful reflection can result in a morally bankrupt and intellectually hollow existence.

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