Beauty Quote by George MacDonald
““Therefore all that is not beautiful in the beloved, all that comes between and is not of love's kind, must be destroyed.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Phantastes, 1858
Imperfections in a beloved must be removed to achieve pure love, suggesting love demands idealization.
In simple terms: Love seeks to eliminate flaws.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate acceptance over perfection.
Themes
love
beauty
purification
Mood
hopeful
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- self-improvement
Key Concepts
idealism
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What flaws do you accept in loved ones?
- How does idealizing affect relationships?
A Different Perspective
Perfection is unattainable; love can be imperfect.
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