Admiration Quote by John Milton
“. . . for beauty stands In the admiration only of weak minds Led captive. Cease to admire, and all her plumes Fall flat and shrink into a trivial toy, At every sudden slighting quite abash'd.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "On Beauty", 1634
Beauty is admired only by weak minds; when admiration stops, beauty loses its grandeur and becomes trivial.
In simple terms: Beauty needs admiration; without it, it fades.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value beauty beyond superficial praise.
Themes
aesthetics
vanity
perception
weakness
admiration
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal reflection
- social commentary
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we often equate beauty with admiration?
- Can beauty exist without being admired?
A Different Perspective
Beauty's value is subjective and can be diminished by neglect.
