Quote by Virginia Woolf

No sooner have you feasted on beauty with your eyes than your mind tells you that beauty is vain and beauty passes

No sooner have you feasted on beauty with your eyes than you

Summary

This quote suggests that while we may initially indulge in the pleasure and admiration of beauty, our rational mind reminds us that beauty is temporary and ultimately holds no lasting value. It implies that beauty is ephemeral and transient, highlighting the transient nature of physical appearances. Thus, the quote serves as a reminder to embrace and appreciate the beauty of the present moment, as it will inevitably fade away.

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By Virginia Woolf

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