Beautiful Quote by Eric Carle
“We have eyes, and we're looking at stuff all the time, all day long. And I just think that whatever our eyes touch should be beautiful, tasteful, appealing, and important.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle, 1969
We constantly perceive the world, and should value beauty and significance in what we see.
In simple terms: See beauty everywhere.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate and create beauty.
Themes
perception
beauty
mindfulness
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- art critique
- design work
- nature walks
- education
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
environmental awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does what you notice shape your actions?
- What makes something beautiful to you?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on aesthetics may ignore function.
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