Becoming Quote by Quintilian
“Nothing can be pleasing which is not also becoming.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Institutio Oratoria by Quintilian, 1st century AD
Aesthetic pleasure must align with moral improvement; true beauty is also good.
In simple terms: Pleasure should be good.
Key Takeaway
Seek beauty that also improves.
Themes
ethics
aesthetics
virtue
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal development
- education
- design
- media criticism
Key Concepts
philosophy
classical rhetoric
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you judge if something beautiful is also good?
- Can aesthetics be separated from morality?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure without virtue can be harmful.
