Beauty Quote by Vicomte De Valmont
“What then have I done? What, except yield to a natural feeling, inspired by beauty, sanctioned by virtue and kept at all times within the bounds of respect. It's innocent expression prompted not by hope but by trust”
About This Quote
An innocent expression inspired by beauty, virtue, and respect, not hope, but trust.
In simple terms: Beauty and virtue inspire pure expression.
Key Takeaway
Act with respect guided by trust.
Themes
beauty
virtue
respect
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- ethical decisions
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
aesthetic inspiration
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your pure actions?
- How does virtue shape expression?
A Different Perspective
Trust can be fragile.
![“For her [Françoise], wealth was like a necessary condition without which virtue would lack both merit and charm. She made so little distinction between the two that she came to see their qualities as interchangeable, expecting material comfort from virtue and moral edification from wealth.” quote by Marcel Proust](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/marcel-proust-114_character_for-her-fran-oise-wealth-was-like-a-nece_2687.jpg)
