Beauty Quote by Victor Hugo
““He felt as though his brain were on fire. She had come to him, what joy! And then, how she had looked at him! She seemed more beautiful than ever before. Beautiful with a beauty that combined all of the woman with all of the angel, a beauty that would have made Petrarch sing and Dante kneel. He felt as though he were swimming in the deep blue sky. At the same time he was horribly disconcerted, because there was dust on his boots.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo, 1862
Intense admiration blends awe and anxiety, showing love can be both uplifting and unsettling.
In simple terms: Love can feel both beautiful and unsettling.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love’s complexity.
Themes
love
beauty
anxiety
Mood
passionate
conflicted
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- first love
- artistic inspiration
- emotional turbulence
Key Concepts
romantic idealism
human vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awe affect your emotional stability?
- Can love be both uplifting and unsettling?
A Different Perspective
Intense love may cause disorientation.
