Beauty Quote by Joseph Addison
““But there is nothing that makes its way more directly to the Soul than Beauty, which immediately diffuses a secret satisfaction and complacency through the imagination, and gives a finishing to any thing that is Great or Uncommon.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Spectator, No. 217, 1712
Beauty directly reaches the soul, bringing secret satisfaction and a sense of completion to great or uncommon things.
In simple terms: Beauty satisfies and completes the imagination.
Key Takeaway
Seek beauty to enrich your inner life.
Themes
aesthetic
philosophy
inner fulfillment
greatness
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- creative work
- personal reflection
- design
- architecture
Key Concepts
beauty
soul
imagination
secret satisfaction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does beauty influence your perception of greatness?
- Can you find beauty in everyday moments?
A Different Perspective
Beauty may be subjective and not universally experienced.
