Quote by Marcus Aurelius

That which is really beautiful has no need of anything; not more than law, not more than truth, not more than benevolence or modesty.

That which is really beautiful has no need of anything; not

Summary

This quote suggests that true beauty is self-sufficient and has no reliance on external factors such as laws, truth, benevolence, or modesty. It implies that genuine beauty exists independently and does not require any additional adornments or support to validate its existence. The essence of beauty transcends societal constructs and virtues, suggesting that its true nature lies in its intrinsic and unadulterated form.

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Beauty

By Marcus Aurelius

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