Beauty Quote by Alfred North Whitehead
“The teleology of the Universe is directed to the production of Beauty... The type of Truth required for the final stretch of Beauty is a discovery and not a recapitulation... Apart from Beauty, Truth is neither good, nor bad... Truth matters because of beauty.”
About This Quote
The universe aims toward beauty; truth serves beauty, not vice‑versa.
In simple terms: Beauty guides the universe; truth matters for beauty.
Key Takeaway
Pursue truth that enhances beauty.
Themes
philosophy
aesthetics
cosmology
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
aesthetic
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- scientific inquiry
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
beauty
truth
purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- How does beauty influence your search for truth?
- Can truth exist without aesthetic value?
A Different Perspective
Truth without beauty may feel empty.
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