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Beauty Quote by André Breton

“Intellectually, true beauty is very difficult to distinguish a priori from the bloom of youth.” quote by André Breton
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““Intellectually, true beauty is very difficult to distinguish a priori from the bloom of youth.””

André Breton

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Manifesto of Surrealism” by André Breton, 1924

True beauty is hard to separate from youthful vigor, suggesting that aesthetic judgment is often conflated with age‑related freshness.

In simple terms: Beauty and youth are hard to tell apart.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about beauty standards.

Themes

art philosophy age perception

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

theoretical artistic

When to use this quote

  • fashion
  • marketing
  • education
  • psychology

Key Concepts

aesthetic theory subjectivity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does age influence our view of beauty?
  • Can we appreciate beauty beyond youth?
A Different Perspective

Youthful bias can obscure deeper appreciation.

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