Beauty Quote by Emily Dickinson
“Beauty is not caused, it is; Chase it and it ceases, Chase it not and it abides...”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Collected Works, 1890
Beauty exists without a cause; pursuing it makes it vanish, while letting it be allows it to remain.
In simple terms: Beauty is self‑sufficient; chasing it loses it.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate beauty without trying to possess it.
Themes
beauty
philosophy
impermanence
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- relationships
- mindfulness
- creative work
Key Concepts
non‑attachment
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we chase beauty?
- What happens when we let go?
A Different Perspective
Attempting to control beauty can create frustration.
