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Beauty Quote by Jane Austen

“Her eye fell everywhere on lawns and plantations of the freshest green; and the trees, though not fully clothed, were in that delightful state when farther beauty is known to be at hand, and when, while much is actually given to the sight, more yet remains for the imagination.” quote by Jane Austen
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“Her eye fell everywhere on lawns and plantations of the freshest green; and the trees, though not fully clothed, were in that delightful state when farther beauty is known to be at hand, and when, while much is actually given to the sight, more yet remains for the imagination.”

Jane Austen

About This Quote

The passage celebrates the anticipation of full beauty, noting that even incomplete scenes spark imagination and promise greater splendor.

In simple terms: Anticipation of fuller beauty

Key Takeaway

Beauty is felt before it fully appears

Themes

anticipation imagination nature beauty potential

Mood

wonderful hopeful

Type

descriptive philosophical

When to use this quote

  • walking through a garden
  • reading descriptive prose
  • contemplating a landscape

Key Concepts

visual perception aesthetic appreciation

Practical Applications

  • creative writing
  • visual arts

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does incompleteness enhance appreciation?
  • What role does imagination play in perceiving beauty?
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