Beauty Quote by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly
““She was one of those women of good family who no longer exist, elegant, distinguished, and haughty, whose pallor and thinness seem to say, 'I am conquered by the era, like all my breed. I am dying, but I despise you,' and - devil take me! - plebeian as I am, and though it is not very philosophical , I cannot help finding that beautiful.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Les Diaboliques” (1857) by Jules Barbey d'Aurevilly
Describes a fading aristocratic woman who clings to pride and defiance despite decline, reflecting on beauty and mortality.
In simple terms: A proud woman resists decay with defiant beauty.
Key Takeaway
Find dignity in decline.
Themes
decay
pride
beauty
mortality
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical reflection
- personal aging
- artistic expression
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
aristocracy
existentialism
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What does dignity look like in loss?
- How does pride shape identity?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize suffering.
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