Beauty Quote by David Gemmell
“All beauty is sad. [...] For it fades.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Legend of Huma, 1986
The quote reflects that beauty inherently carries sadness because it is fleeting.
In simple terms: Beauty is tied to inevitable loss.
Cherish beauty while it lasts.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- relationships
- life milestones
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you honor fleeting moments?
- Can beauty exist without melancholy?
Focusing on sadness may diminish enjoyment of beauty.