Beauty Quote by Nathaniel Parker Willis
“I have unlearned contempt; it is a sin that is engendered earliest in the soul, and doth beset it like a poison worm feeding on all its beauty.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Unlearned Contempt", 1855
Recognizing that early contempt poisons the soul, urging us to discard it for inner beauty.
In simple terms: Contempt corrupts early; discard it.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and self‑compassion.
Themes
humility
self‑awareness
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
moral psychology
inner growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does early contempt affect your decisions?
- What practices help you notice and release it?
A Different Perspective
Contempt may be deeply ingrained and hard to notice.
