Quote by Alfred Jarry
It is conventional to call 'monster' any blending of dissonant elements. I call 'monster' every original inexhaustible beauty.
Summary
This quote challenges the usual perception of what is considered a "monster." The speaker suggests that anything that combines dissonant or incompatible elements tends to be labeled as a monster. However, the speaker prefers to refer to any exceptional and endlessly captivating beauty as a monster. It implies a unique perspective that appreciates the unconventional and finds extraordinary splendor in the unexpected or divergent. It invites the readers to question societal norms and expand their understanding of beauty.
By Alfred Jarry