Beauty Quote by Ramon C. Sunico
““So begins their pursuit of beauty: leaves tumble into barrels of water and lye, the green tears of plants steamed to the clarity of human tears. Then, the same women take up Their pestles and pound the landscape Into pulp. Mashing daylight and daydreams into a pale cold mass. Only then will the men come to drown their fruits in water, dispersing the remnants of plants and the aches of tired white arms. And having dispersed them, they redeem with their fine-meshed nets the tissue of emptiness we now call paper.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2020
The poem likens the making of paper to a violent, transformative process, reflecting on creation and exploitation.
In simple terms: Paper is born from harsh, labor‑intensive acts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden costs behind everyday objects.
Themes
creation
exploitation
artistry
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
literary
critical
When to use this quote
- industrial processes
- artistic metaphor
- environmental activism
Key Concepts
material transformation
environmental impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What everyday items have unseen histories?
- How does this perspective change your consumption?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing labor can obscure suffering.
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