Quote by Plato, Symposium
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.
Summary
This quote suggests that true beauty is not merely seen with the physical eye, but understood and appreciated through the mind. By perceiving beauty in this way, one can delve beyond surface-level appearances and connect with the essence of reality. Through this communion with beauty, one can cultivate true virtues and become a friend of God, thereby achieving a form of immortality. The reference to the phrase "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" reinforces the idea that beauty is subjective and depends on individual perception. The mention of Napoleon Bonaparte is unrelated and was likely added as a side note.
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