Beauty of whatever kind, in its supreme development, invariably excites the sensitive soul to tears.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author states that supreme beauty inevitably moves sensitive people to tears.
- In plain terms
- True beauty always makes sensitive people cry.
- What can you take from it?
- Deep beauty often triggers strong emotional responses like sadness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does beauty make you cry?
- What moves your soul the most?
Another view
Not everyone cries at beauty; sensitivity varies.
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