Beauty Quote by Alberto Caeiro
““That thing over there was more there than it’s there! Yes, sometimes I cry about the perfect body that doesn’t exist. But the perfect body is the bodiest body there can be, And the rest are the dreams men have, The myopia of someone who doesn’t look very much,””
About This Quote
The ideal body is an illusion; perfection is subjective and unattainable.
In simple terms: Perfect bodies don’t exist.
Key Takeaway
Accept your unique body.
Themes
body image
perfection
self‑acceptance
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- fitness goals
- media consumption
- social media
- personal grooming
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you define your own beauty?
- What harms does chasing perfection cause?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure can reinforce harmful standards.
