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Obscene Quote by Mary Quant

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“Only ugliness is obscene.”

About This Quote

Source Fashion Review: Magazine, 1965

Obvious ugliness is the only true offense; beauty is subjective.

In simple terms: Only ugliness is truly offensive.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate personal aesthetic standards.

Themes

beauty subjectivity offense

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

design critique
personal style
media representation
public art

Key Concepts

aesthetic judgment cultural norms

Questions to Reflect On

What defines ugliness for you?
Can something considered ugly be valuable?

A Different Perspective

Beauty standards vary widely.

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