As soon as beauty is sought not from religion and love, but for pleasure, it degrades the seeker.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Seeking beauty only for pleasure rather than love harms the person.
- In plain terms
- Beauty should be loved, not just enjoyed.
- What can you take from it?
- Value beauty deeply, not just for fun.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you seek beauty?
- Is pleasure a valid goal?
Another view
It implies pleasure is inferior to other motivations.
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