Beautiful Quote by Gustave Flaubert
“What is beautiful is moral, that is all there is to it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Madame Bovary, Gustave Flaubert, 1856
Beauty and morality are inseparable; aesthetic value defines ethical worth.
In simple terms: Beauty defines morality.
Judge actions by their beauty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- literary criticism
- personal values
- cultural debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does cultural context shape what is considered beautiful?
- Can something be beautiful yet harmful?
Beauty is subjective, so moral judgments can be inconsistent.