Beauty Quote by Stanka Gjurić
““« Previous | 1 | 2 | Next » A great deal has been written about human beauty, and I shan’t be saying anything new if I say that beauty often arises or at least gets its acknowledgement from the human spiritual structure. But I would like to talk about a different kind of beauty, a kind that does not necessary depend on that, quite simply because it is so inaccessible as to be unfathomable. The lack of dependence of this kind of beauty defies everything that might tend to cast doubt upon it for any reason whatever, and yet the corporeal in it nevertheless satisfies all or most of our criteria for the recognition of it. As an eternal and incontestable ideal, it is attainable only in a superior and self-sufficient secrecy. Any kind of unconcealed banality would only trouble its glory.””
About This Quote
The speaker describes a rare form of beauty that is inaccessible and mysterious, independent of human spiritual qualities yet still recognized by physical standards. Such beauty remains an eternal ideal, preserved in secrecy, and is disturbed by anything banal or exposed.
In simple terms: Beauty can be fiercely mysterious and independent, needing secrecy to survive.
Key Takeaway
Let mystery preserve rare beauty.
Themes
Beauty
Mystery
Ideals
Secrecy
Human spirit
Mood
Mysterious
Reverent
Type
Philosophical
Reflective
When to use this quote
- Art appreciation
- Reflecting on abstract ideals
- Writing about beauty
Key Concepts
Aesthetics
Transcendence
Ineffability
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes beauty inaccessible to you?
- Can secrecy truly protect an ideal?
A Different Perspective
The idea of a secret beauty can seem elitist or unverifiable.
