Beauty Quote by W. Somerset Maugham
“You tend to close your eyes to truth, beauty and goodness because they give no scope to your sense of the ridiculous.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Moon and Sixpence, 1919
People avoid truth, beauty, and goodness because they challenge their sense of absurdity.
In simple terms: Truth and beauty can feel absurd.
Key Takeaway
Accept discomfort to appreciate deeper values.
Themes
philosophy
aesthetics
human nature
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- ethical debates
- personal growth
Key Concepts
truth
beauty
goodness
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we resist uncomfortable truths?
- How can we find meaning in beauty?
A Different Perspective
Some may find truth unsettling.
