Beauty Quote by Walter Tevis
““He began to see a kind of beauty in the strangeness of the field, too. It was quite different from what he had been taught to expect —as he had already discovered, were many of the things in this world—yet there weas pleasure for him now in its alien colors and textures, its new sights and smells. In sounds, too; for his ears were very acute and he heard many strange and pleasant noises in the grass, the diverse rubbings and clickings of those insects that had survived the cold weather of early November; and even, with his head now against the ground, the very small, subtle murmurings in the earth itself.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Man Who Fell to Earth, Walter Tevis, 1963
He learns to appreciate the unfamiliar, finding beauty in alien textures, sounds, and subtle earth murmurs.
In simple terms: Finding beauty in the strange and unfamiliar.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new experiences without preconceptions.
Themes
curiosity
appreciation
nature
sensory perception
adaptation
Mood
wonderful
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- hiking in unknown terrain
- exploring new cultures
- listening to natural soundscapes
- studying unfamiliar ecosystems
Key Concepts
Phenomenology
ecology
aesthetic experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you react to unfamiliar environments?
- What senses help you notice hidden beauty?
A Different Perspective
May the unfamiliar overwhelm or alienate rather than inspire.
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