Arriving Quote by Plato
““... as a breath of wind or some echo rebounds from smooth, hard surfaces and returns to the source from which it issued, so the stream of beauty passes back into its possessor through his eyes, which is its natural route to the soul; arriving there and setting him all aflutter, it waters the passages of the feathers and causes the wings to grow, and fills the soul of the loved one in his turn with love.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Phaedrus, 370 BC
Beauty is perceived through the eyes, returning to the beholder and nurturing love and spiritual growth.
In simple terms: Seeing beauty nourishes the soul.
Key Takeaway
Let beauty inspire love and personal growth.
Themes
beauty
love
spirituality
perception
Mood
contemplative
uplifted
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art appreciation
- romantic relationships
- personal reflection
- creative inspiration
Key Concepts
aesthetics
philosophy of mind
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does beauty change your inner state?
- Can you nurture love through appreciating beauty?
A Different Perspective
The effect of beauty may be fleeting and subjective.
