Beauty Quote by Plotinus
“Cut away all that is excessive, straighten all that is crooked, bring light to all that is overcast, labour to make all one glow of beauty and never cease chiselling your statue, until there shall shine out on you from it the godlike splendour of virtue, until you shall see the perfect goodness surely established in the stainless shrine...”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Enneads, Book V, 3rd century CE
The passage urges relentless self‑improvement, removing flaws and illuminating virtue until one radiates divine beauty.
In simple terms: Continuously refine yourself to embody virtue.
Key Takeaway
Commit to ongoing personal refinement.
Themes
self‑improvement
virtue
perfection
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- leadership
- artistic creation
- teaching
- coaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethics
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What flaw will you address today?
- How do you balance self‑critique with self‑acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Perfection is unattainable; endless striving may cause burnout.
