And therefore is the outward beauty a true sign of the…
“And therefore is the outward beauty a true sign of the inward goodness, and in bodies this comeliness is imprinted, more and less, as it were, for a mark of the soul, whereby she is outwardly known; as in trees, in which the beauty of the buds giveth a testimony of the goodness of the fruit.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Outer beauty reflects inner goodness; nature shows this through buds and fruit.
In simple terms: Beauty mirrors inner virtue.
Key Takeaway
Value inner goodness over appearance.
Themes
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philosophy
spirituality
nature
Mood
reflective
poetic
Type
Beauty:1
Goodness:1
Outward beauty:1
Spirituality:1
Comeliness Imprinted:0
Inward Goodness:0
Bodies Comeliness:0
Soul Outwardly:0
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- environmental ethics
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
inner virtue
aesthetic harmony
Questions to Reflect On
- How does inner virtue manifest outwardly?
- Can beauty be deceptive?
A Different Perspective
It may idealize nature's symbolism.