Beauty Quote by Donald Revell
““Beauty for Beauty's sake and only later for the sake of others, newborn for a day.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Beauty’s Day, 2001
True beauty is initially self‑appreciated, later extending to benefit others, but only briefly.
In simple terms: Beauty starts self‑focused, then helps others.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fleeting nature of aesthetic appreciation.
Themes
beauty
self‑esteem
altruism
Mood
contemplative
poetic
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- art criticism
- social interaction
- philanthropy
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
temporality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑appreciation evolve into altruism?
- Can beauty sustain lasting change?
A Different Perspective
Beauty’s impact may be short‑lived.
