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Beauty Quote by E.M. Forster

“No, he is not tactful, yet have you ever noticed that there are people who do things which are most indelicate, and yet, at the same time, beautiful?” quote by E.M. Forster
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““No, he is not tactful, yet have you ever noticed that there are people who do things which are most indelicate, and yet, at the same time, beautiful?””

E.M. Forster

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Passage to India, E.M. Forster, 1924

Some actions lack social grace yet possess a striking beauty, suggesting that elegance can arise from raw honesty.

In simple terms: Beauty can exist in the unpolished.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate raw authenticity.

Themes

aesthetic authenticity social norms

Mood

thoughtful intrigued

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • art criticism
  • personal relationships
  • cultural observations
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

philosophy beauty human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance honesty with tact?
  • Can rawness be more impactful than refinement?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with conventional etiquette.

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