Amor Quote by Oscar Wilde
““a beleza, a verdadeira beleza, acaba onde a expressão intelectual começa. O intelecto é já uma forma de exagero e destrói a harmonia de qualquer rosto.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Picture of Dorian Gray, 1890
True beauty ends where intellectual expression begins; intellect can become excessive and disrupt facial harmony.
In simple terms: Beauty ends when intellect dominates.
Balance intellect and natural beauty.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal grooming
- artistic critique
- social media presentation
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does intellect affect perception of beauty?
- When is intellectual expression harmful?
Intellectual overemphasis can alienate others.