Beauty Quote by Yukio Mishima
““Her nose was perfect; her lips exquisite. Like a master placing a go stone on the board after long deliberation, he placed the details of her beauty one by one in the misty dark and drew back to savour them.””
About This Quote
The narrator meticulously describes a woman's beauty, likening each feature to a deliberate, artistic move in a game of Go.
In simple terms: Beauty described like a strategic game.
Key Takeaway
Observe details with reverence.
Themes
beauty
artistry
detail
Mood
poetic
contemplative
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- romantic writing
- visual arts
- creative description
Key Concepts
aesthetic appreciation
visual metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about perception?
- How does metaphor shape our view of beauty?
A Different Perspective
Such focus may objectify the subject.
