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Beauty Quote by Will Chancellor

“—As you get older, you lose the wonder of youth. And when you find even a flicker of that old light, you’re very nearly brought to tears—not by the beauty of what you see, it’s more selfish than that, but by the fact that you can still see beauty. You aren’t this rheumy broken thing. You have the…” quote by Will Chancellor
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““—As you get older, you lose the wonder of youth. And when you find even a flicker of that old light, you’re very nearly brought to tears—not by the beauty of what you see, it’s more selfish than that, but by the fact that you can still see beauty. You aren’t this rheumy broken thing. You have the capacity for wonder and beauty and light and are not yet dead.””

Will Chancellor

About This Quote

A reflection on aging, retaining wonder, and the bittersweet realization of still perceiving beauty despite life's weariness.

In simple terms: Aging can still see beauty and feel wonder.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments of wonder.

Themes

aging beauty wonder selfishness emotions

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

quote personal essay

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • artistic expression
  • philosophical contemplation

Key Concepts

nostalgia impermanence self-awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to feel selfish joy in beauty?
  • How can we preserve wonder as we age?
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