Quote by Wallace Stevens

Death is the mother of beauty. Only the perishable can be beautiful, which is why we are unmoved by artificial flowers.

Death is the mother of beauty. Only the perishable can be be

Summary

This quote suggests that the concept of beauty is inherently intertwined with the transience and fragility of life. It states that only things that are perishable, such as living beings, can possess true beauty. In this context, death is portrayed as the origin or catalyst for beauty, as it highlights the fleeting and precious nature of life. Additionally, the quote implies that artificial or everlasting creations, like artificial flowers, lack the beauty evoked by organic and impermanent objects.

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Beauty

By Wallace Stevens

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