Beauty Quote by Juvenal
“Rare is the union of beauty and purity. [Lat., Rara est adeo concordia formae Atque pudicitiae.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Satire III”, 1st century AD, Latin epigram on beauty and purity
Beauty and purity together are rare, likened to a harmonious and modest union, emphasizing their scarcity.
In simple terms: Beauty and purity rarely coincide.
Value and protect both beauty and purity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal values
- cultural studies
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are beauty and purity so rarely linked?
- What does this rarity imply for society?
Idealizing purity can lead to unrealistic standards.