Bases Quote by Dorothy Parker
“What ever beauty may be it has for its basis order and for its essence unity Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone.”
About This Quote
Beauty is built on order and unity, while ugliness penetrates deeper than surface appearances.
In simple terms: Beauty is orderly; ugliness runs deep.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond surface to see true nature.
Themes
beauty
ugliness
depth
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
advisory
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- social judgment
- personal relationships
- media analysis
Key Concepts
aesthetics
philosophy
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess true beauty?
- When have you seen hidden ugliness?
A Different Perspective
Surface judgments can be misleading.
