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Beauty Quote by Ilyas Kassam

“There is desire in the perfect, beauty in the imperfect. Thus I lust over the flawless, and fall amorously forceless to the flawed.” quote by Ilyas Kassam
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““There is desire in the perfect, beauty in the imperfect. Thus I lust over the flawless, and fall amorously forceless to the flawed.””

Ilyas Kassam

About This Quote

Source Poem: Untitled, 2022

Beauty lies in imperfection; desire for flawlessness coexists with love for the flawed.

In simple terms: Flaws are beautiful.

Key Takeaway

Embrace imperfection alongside perfection.

Themes

beauty imperfection desire

Mood

reflective philosophical

Type

inspirational poetic

When to use this quote

  • design critique
  • relationship counseling
  • self‑acceptance
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

aesthetics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance perfection and imperfection?
  • What does “flawless” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Obsessing over perfection can cause dissatisfaction.

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