Balance Quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin
“Accentuated plainness and accentuated vice ought to bring about harmony. Beauty lies in harmony, in style, whether it be the harmony of ugliness or beauty, vice or virtue.”
About This Quote
Harmony arises from balancing contrasting elements; both beauty and ugliness, virtue and vice, contribute to a cohesive whole.
In simple terms: Balance opposites for harmony.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance in design and life.
Themes
aesthetic
duality
balance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- fashion design
- urban planning
- personal values
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
dialectics
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- Can harmony exist without uniformity?
- What tensions enrich a composition?
A Different Perspective
Too much harmony may suppress individuality.
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