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“Style, like the human body, is specially beautiful when the veins are not prominent and the bones cannot be counted.” quote by Tacitus
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“Style, like the human body, is specially beautiful when the veins are not prominent and the bones cannot be counted.”

Tacitus

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True style is understated; its beauty lies in subtlety and restraint, not in conspicuousness.

In simple terms: Elegant style is modest, not flashy.

Key Takeaway

Embrace subtle elegance.

Themes

a humility beauty

Mood

thoughtful calm

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • fashion
  • interpersonal communication
  • design

Key Concepts

aesthetics literature communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does modesty become invisibility?
  • How can subtle style be recognized?
A Different Perspective

Over‑emphasis on subtlety can be misread as lack of confidence.

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