Abraham lincoln Quote by Walt Whitman
“He (President Abraham Lincoln) has a face like a hoosier Michael Angelo, so awful ugly it becomes beautiful, with its strange mouth, its deep-cut, criss-cross lines, and its doughnut complexion”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Leaves of Grass, 1855
Lincoln’s face is so harsh it becomes strikingly beautiful, showing how ugliness can hold its own allure.
In simple terms: Ugly can be beautiful.
Key Takeaway
Recognize beauty in unexpected places.
Themes
appearance
beauty
paradox
politics
Mood
thoughtful
contrasting
Type
poetic
observational
When to use this quote
- portraiture
- political commentary
- art criticism
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
aesthetics
subjectivity
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes harshness attractive?
- Can ugliness be a virtue?
A Different Perspective
Beauty may mask deeper flaws.
![“My movies more often are told through pictures, not words. But in this case, the pictures took second position to the incredible words of Abraham Lincoln and his presence [...] I was less interested in an outpouring of imagery than in letting the most human moment of this story evolve before us.” quote by Steven Spielberg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be7/steven-spielberg-963_abraham_my-movies-more-often-are-told-through-pi_136993.jpg)