Quote by Plato

Remember how in that communion only, beholding beauty with the eye of the mind, he will be enabled to bring forth, not images of beauty, but realities (for he has hold not of an image but of a reality), and bringing forth and nourishing true virtue to become the friend of God and be immortal, if mortal man may.N.B. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. See also Napoleon Bonaparte.

Remember how in that communion only, beholding beauty with t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the transformative power of perceiving beauty with the mind's eye. It suggests that by contemplating and understanding true beauty, one can bring forth genuine realities, rather than mere illusions. Moreover, this inner understanding and cultivation of virtue allows a person to become a friend of God and potentially attain immortality. In summarizing the quote, it is important to note the reference to the subjective nature of beauty ("Beauty is in the eye of the beholder") and the mention of Napoleon Bonaparte, which is unrelated to the main theme.

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