Beauty Quote by Alan Brennert
““...she bid me to look out on the lawn at the leper girls who were running on lame feet, playing croquet with crippled hands. "There is beauty," she said, "in the least beautiful of things.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Perfection of the Perverse", 1992
Even the most damaged or overlooked things can possess profound beauty, as seen in leper girls playing croquet.
In simple terms: Beauty exists in the most unlikely places.
Key Takeaway
Seek beauty in imperfections.
Themes
beauty
compassion
resilience
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- caring for the marginalized
- appreciating art
- recognizing inner strength
Key Concepts
perseverance
human dignity
finding meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- What overlooked aspects of life reveal hidden beauty?
- How can you honor dignity in hardship?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.
