Beauty Quote by Blaise Pascal
“There is a certain standard of grace and beauty which consists in a certain relation between our nature, such as it is, weak or strong, and the thing which pleases us. Whatever is formed according to this standard pleases us, be it house, song, discourse, verse, prose, woman, birds, rivers, trees, room, dress, and so on. Whatever is not made according to this standard displeases those who have good taste.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Pensées, Blaise Pascal, 1670
Beauty arises from aligning creations with an inner standard that reflects our nature’s strengths and weaknesses.
In simple terms: Beauty matches inner standards.
Key Takeaway
Seek harmony between nature and creation.
Themes
beauty
taste
creation
nature
standards
Mood
contemplative
introspective
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- architectural design
- musical composition
- literary criticism
- interior decorating
- fashion design
Key Concepts
Aesthetics
subjective standards
philosophy of art
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal strengths shape your aesthetic preferences?
- Can standards be truly objective?
A Different Perspective
Taste is subjective and varies across cultures, limiting universal standards.
