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“No object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.” quote by Oscar Wilde
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“No object is so beautiful that, under certain conditions, it will not look ugly.”

Oscar Wilde

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Source Play: Lady Windermere's Fan, 1892

Beauty is conditional; context can reveal ugliness even in the most attractive objects.

In simple terms: Beauty depends on circumstances.

Key Takeaway

Consider how context changes perception.

Themes

aesthetic subjectivity perception

Mood

reflective critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • fashion design
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  • product packaging
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

relativism philosophy art criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you seen beauty become ugliness?
  • How does context shape your judgments?
A Different Perspective

Beauty standards can be manipulated.

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