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Beauty Quote by James Joyce

“Beauty: it curves, curves are beauty. Shapely goddesses, Venus, Juno: curves the world admires.” quote by James Joyce
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““Beauty: it curves, curves are beauty. Shapely goddesses, Venus, Juno: curves the world admires.””

James Joyce

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Beauty” (unspecified source)

Beauty is celebrated through curves, likening them to classical goddesses and suggesting that curves are universally admired.

In simple terms: Curves symbolize beauty.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate diverse forms of beauty.

Themes

aesthetics culture body image

Mood

thoughtful appreciative

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • fashion design
  • art critique
  • self‑esteem

Key Concepts

classical mythology shape symbolism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What shapes do you find beautiful?
  • How do cultural ideals shape your perception?
A Different Perspective

May overlook non‑curved forms of beauty.

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