--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is unjust, and sometimes very untrue…" description: "\"It is unjust, and sometimes very untrue, though it is a common theory, to hold that it is sacrifices which make the beauty of a combination, and that t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/089/eugene-znosko-borovsky-29977_beauty_it-is-unjust-and-sometimes-very-untrue-t_2982488.png" --- # It is unjust, and sometimes very untrue, though it is a… ![“It is unjust, and sometimes very untrue, though it is a common theory, to hold that it is sacrifices which make the beauty of a combination, and that the combination is prettier by the magnitude of the sacrifices.” quote by Eugene Znosko-Borovsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/089/eugene-znosko-borovsky-29977_beauty_it-is-unjust-and-sometimes-very-untrue-t_2982488.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/089/eugene-znosko-borovsky-29977_beauty_it-is-unjust-and-sometimes-very-untrue-t_2982488.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/089/eugene-znosko-borovsky-29977_beauty_it-is-unjust-and-sometimes-very-untrue-t_2982488.png) > “It is unjust, and sometimes very untrue, though it is a common theory, to hold that it is sacrifices which make the beauty of a combination, and that the combination is prettier by the magnitude of the sacrifices.” [Eugene Znosko-Borovsky](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/eugene-znosko-borovsky/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote argues that beauty in a combination does not necessarily stem from the size of sacrifices made; it challenges the belief that greater sacrifice always enhances aesthetic value. **In simple terms:** Beauty isn’t always about how much is sacrificed. Key Takeaway Question the link between sacrifice and beauty. Themes beauty sacrifice value judgment aesthetics Mood thoughtful critical Type philosophical analytical When to use this quote - art criticism - relationship dynamics - personal decisions - ethical dilemmas Key Concepts trade‑offs cost‑benefit analysis subjective taste Questions to Reflect On - Is sacrifice always required for something to be valuable? - When might minimal sacrifice produce greater beauty? 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