Quote by Friedrich von Schiller

If you have never seen beauty in a moment of suffering, you have never seen beauty at all. If you have never seen joy in a beautiful face, you have never seen joy at all.

If you have never seen beauty in a moment of suffering, you

Summary

This quote suggests that true appreciation of beauty and joy requires the ability to see them in unexpected or contrasting situations. It implies that beauty can be found even in moments of suffering, highlighting the resilience and transformative power of the human spirit. Similarly, it implies that joy can be experienced through perceiving beauty in another person's face. Overall, this quote emphasizes the importance of perceiving and acknowledging the multifaceted nature of beauty and joy in order to experience their true depth and richness.

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Beauty

By Friedrich von Schiller

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