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Beauty Quote by Danielle L. Jensen

“I think it is our nature to believe evil always has an ugly face,” he said, ignoring my question. “Beauty is supposed to be good and kind, and to discover it otherwise is like a betrayal of trust. A violation of the nature of things.” quote by Danielle L. Jensen
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““I think it is our nature to believe evil always has an ugly face,” he said, ignoring my question. “Beauty is supposed to be good and kind, and to discover it otherwise is like a betrayal of trust. A violation of the nature of things.””

Danielle L. Jensen

About This Quote

Source Novel: "The Nature of Trust" by Danielle L. Jensen, 2018

The speaker argues that evil is often portrayed as ugly, while beauty is expected to be good; seeing beauty as harmful feels like betrayal.

In simple terms: Evil seen as ugly, beauty expected good; betrayal when opposite.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about appearance and morality.

Themes

aesthetic judgment morality trust betrayal

Mood

critical inquisitive

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • art criticism
  • media analysis
  • personal relationships
  • social justice

Key Concepts

philosophy of beauty ethical perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you define beauty?
  • Can good and evil coexist in the same form?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex moral landscapes.

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