Beauty Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
““Farewell, beautiful lilies, elegant in your painted little sanctuaries, good-bye, lovely lilies, our pride and reason for existing, good-bye you bastards!””
About This Quote
Source Play: “Les Mouches”, 1943
Bids farewell to beautiful lilies, mixing reverence with sarcasm, reflecting existential angst.
In simple terms: Good‑bye lilies, with mixed feelings.
Key Takeaway
Recognize beauty and absurdity.
Themes
existentialism
art
irony
Mood
melancholic
ironic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre
- poetry
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
symbolism
absurdity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the lily symbolize?
- How does sarcasm convey meaning?
A Different Perspective
Tone may seem contradictory.
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