Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

If eyes were made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse for being

If eyes were made for seeing, then beauty is its own excuse

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of eyes is to perceive and appreciate beauty. It implies that beauty doesn't need any justification or explanation, as it exists for the sole reason of being admired and enjoyed. In other words, beauty does not require any underlying meaning or purpose; its mere existence is enough to justify its value and significance.

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Beauty

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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