Quote by Charles Baudelaire

I can barely conceive of a type of beauty in which there is no Melancholy.

I can barely conceive of a type of beauty in which there is

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty and melancholy are inseparable. It implies that true beauty carries an inherent sense of longing or sadness, and that a lack of melancholy would somehow diminish its appeal. It implies that the bittersweet emotions and introspection associated with melancholy add depth and complexity to what we find beautiful. Therefore, this quote invites us to recognize and appreciate the interconnectedness of beauty and melancholy in our perceptions and experiences.

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Beauty

By Charles Baudelaire

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