Beauty Quote by William Shenstone
“Grandeur and beauty are so very opposite, that you often diminish the one as you increase the other. Variety is most akin to the latter, simplicity to the former.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Garden, 1740
Contrasting grandeur with beauty shows that emphasizing one can lessen the other; variety aligns with grandeur, simplicity with beauty.
In simple terms: Focusing on greatness can reduce beauty; variety matches grandeur, simplicity matches beauty.
Key Takeaway
Balance both grandeur and simplicity.
Themes
beauty
grandur
variety
balance
Mood
contemplative
reflective
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- interior design
- marketing
- personal style
- urban planning
Key Concepts
aesthetics
contrast
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor both grandeur and simplicity?
- What choices reflect this balance?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one aspect may cause neglect of the other.
