Quote by Xenophon

For what the horse does under compulsion, as Simon also observes, is done without understanding and there is no beauty in it either, any more than if one should whip and spur a dancer.

For what the horse does under compulsion, as Simon also obse

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This quote highlights the idea that forcing someone or something to do something against their will or without proper understanding takes away from the beauty or elegance of the action. The comparison to whipping and spurring a dancer emphasizes the lack of authenticity and gracefulness in actions performed under coercion. It suggests that true beauty comes from willingness, understanding, and a genuine passion for what one is doing.

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Beauty

By Xenophon

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