Beauty Quote by Wladyslaw Stanislaw Reymont
“It is only our exactions of life that are terrible. It is only our impossible conceptions of beauty and good and justice that are terrible--because they never are realized, and at the same time they prevent us taking life as it is. That is the real source of all our sorrow and suffering.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophical Essay, 1930
Argues that suffering stems from unattainable ideals of beauty, good, and justice, not from life itself.
In simple terms: Unrealistic ideals cause sorrow.
Key Takeaway
Accept life’s imperfections.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
beauty
justice
suffering
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
essay
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- ethical debates
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
existentialism
idealism
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance ideals and reality?
- What practices reduce suffering?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can inspire positive change.
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