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What does it mean?
Beauty is the best way we understand nature's hidden and mysterious goals.
In plain terms
Beauty sums up what nature aims for.
What can you take from it?
Follow beauty to understand nature.

Where it applies

  • art critique
  • nature walks
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • appreciate beauty
  • observe nature

Questions to consider

  • Does beauty reveal truth?
  • What is nature's goal?

Another view

Nature often appears ugly or indifferent too.

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