Most human beings are, unfortunately, ugly enough without…
““Most human beings are, unfortunately, ugly enough without putting glasses upon them, and to disfigure any of the really beautiful faces that we have with such contrivances is surely as bad as putting an import tax upon art. As for putting glasses upon a child it is enough to make the angels weep.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Argues that glasses distort natural beauty, likening it to an import tax on art, and that children wearing them cause sorrow.
In simple terms: Glasses mar natural beauty and cause distress.
Key Takeaway
Consider the aesthetic impact of accessories.
Themes
beauty
fashion
social criticism
childhood
artistic metaphor
Mood
critical
satirical
philosophical
Type
Art:0
Beautiful face:0
Glasses:1
Putting Glasses:0
Glasses Disfigure:0
Glasses Child:0
Disfigure Really:0
When to use this quote
- fashion design
- parental decisions
- art criticism
- visual ergonomics
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
social norms
visual perception
Questions to Reflect On
- Do glasses enhance or diminish personal appearance?
- How should society balance health and aesthetics?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical health benefits of glasses.