Beauty Quote by José Eduardo Agualusa
““So what do you think, Félix -- it is more important to bear witness to beauty, or to denounce horror?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Disquiet, José Eduardo Agualusa, 2010
Choosing between appreciating beauty or condemning horror reflects a moral dilemma about where to focus attention and action.
In simple terms: Decide whether to celebrate beauty or denounce horror.
Key Takeaway
Balance appreciation with activism.
Themes
ethics
beauty
horror
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- human rights advocacy
- personal values
- public discourse
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
social responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Which should you prioritize in a crisis?
- How can you honor both beauty and justice?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on one can neglect the other’s importance.
![“I've been thinking about what it means to bear witness. The past ten years I've been bearing witness to death, bearing witness to women I love, and bearing witness to the [nuclear] testing going on in the Nevada desert. I've been bearing witness to bombing runs on the edge of the Cabeza Prieta…” quote by Terry Tempest Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/392/terry-tempest-williams-835_bearing-witness_i-ve-been-thinking-about-what-it-means-t_1587496.jpg)
![“The social [media channel] isn't about beauty contests and popularity contests. They're a distortion, a caricature of the real thing. It's about trust, connection, and community. That's what there's too little of in today's mediascape, despite all the hoopla surrounding social tools. The promise…” quote by Umair Haque](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c85/umair-haque-25881_beauty_the-social-media-channel-isn-t-about-bea_1270.jpg)
